Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
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
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Plum
In Hindi
Perilla plant
बेर
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Pflaume
In French
plante Perilla
prune
In Spanish
planta de perilla
ciruela
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
ameixa
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Śliwka
In Latin
Perilla herba
Plum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Plum
Season and care of Perilla and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Perilla and Plum Physical Information
Perilla and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Plum are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Perilla and Plum
Care of Perilla and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.