Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Lichtnussbaum
In French
plante Perilla
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Perilla herba
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Kukui
Season and care of Perilla and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Kukui Physical Information
Perilla and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Kukui are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Perilla and Kukui
Care of Perilla and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.