Perilla

Sweet Pepper

About Perilla and Sweet Pepper

Perilla

Sweet Pepper

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Herbs, Spices

Vegetable

Origin

Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10-9999

0 99

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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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.72 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple

Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with toothed margin

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Moist, Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Well 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

Beetles, Cutworms, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects

Allergy

Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Used as essential oil

Condiment

Used As Indoor Plant

Insignificant

Sometimes

Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Showy Tree

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PERILLA frutescens

CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)

Common Name

Perilla, Shiso

Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper

In Hindi

Perilla plant

Shimla mirch

In German

Perilla Pflanze

Paprika

In French

plante Perilla

Capsicum

In Spanish

planta de perilla

Capsicum

In Greek

φυτό perilla

γλυκό πιπέρι

In Portuguese

planta Perilla

Capsicum

In Polish

Poręcz roślin

Papryka

In Latin

Perilla herba

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Solanales

Family

Lamiaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Perilla

Peppers

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

2327

1 27800

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Properties of Perilla and Sweet Pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Sweet Pepper? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Sweet Pepper. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Perilla and Sweet Pepper

Season and care of Perilla and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.

Perilla and Sweet Pepper Physical Information

Perilla and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Sweet Pepper are as follows:

Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green

Care of Perilla and Sweet Pepper

Care of Perilla and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.