Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
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
-
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Perilla plant
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Rotkohl
In French
plante Perilla
Chou rouge
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Repollo rojo
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Perilla herba
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Perilla and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Perilla and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Perilla and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Red Cabbage
Care of Perilla and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.