Perilla

Pelargonium

About Perilla and Pelargonium

Perilla

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Herbs, Spices

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

2020

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1010-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.72 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with toothed margin

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

For making oil, Used as essential oil

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Showy Tree

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PERILLA frutescens

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Perilla, Shiso

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Perilla plant

Pelargonium

In German

Perilla Pflanze

Pelargonium

In French

plante Perilla

Pelargonium

In Spanish

planta de perilla

Pelargonium

In Greek

φυτό perilla

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

planta Perilla

pelargônio

In Polish

Poręcz roślin

Pelargonium

In Latin

Perilla herba

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Geraniales

Family

Lamiaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Perilla

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

23200

1 27800

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Properties of Perilla and Pelargonium

Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Pelargonium? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Pelargonium. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Pelargonium doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Pelargonium has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Perilla and Pelargonium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Perilla and Pelargonium

Season and care of Perilla and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.

Perilla and Pelargonium Physical Information

Perilla and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Pelargonium are as follows:

Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Perilla and Pelargonium

Care of Perilla and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.