Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-6
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Limequat
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Limequat
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Limequat
In French
plante Perilla
Limequat
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Limequat
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Limequat
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Limequat
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Limequat
In Latin
Perilla herba
Limequat
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Limequat
Season and care of Perilla and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Limequat Physical Information
Perilla and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Limequat are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Limequat
Care of Perilla and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.