Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Pineapple Weed
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
plante Perilla
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
φυτό perilla
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Perilla herba
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Perilla and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Pineapple Weed. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Perilla and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Perilla and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Pineapple Weed
Care of Perilla and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.