Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Western Europe
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
1-6
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Perilla plant
नवलकोल
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kohlrabi
In French
plante Perilla
Chou-rave
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kalarepa
In Latin
Perilla herba
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Perilla and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Perilla and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Perilla and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Perilla and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Perilla and Kohlrabi
Care of Perilla and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.