Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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 Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Poinsettia
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Poinsettia
In French
plante Perilla
Poinsettia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Poinsettia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Poinsétia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Poinsecja
In Latin
Perilla herba
Poinsettia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Poinsettia
Season and care of Perilla and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Poinsettia Physical Information
Perilla and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Poinsettia are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Poinsettia
Care of Perilla and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.