Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Japan
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Kaki
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kaki
In French
plante Perilla
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Kaki
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Kaki
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Perilla herba
Kaki
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Kaki
Season and care of Perilla and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Kaki Physical Information
Perilla and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Kaki are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Kaki
Care of Perilla and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.