Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
plante Perilla
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Perilla herba
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Perilla and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.