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
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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
Requires regular watering, 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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
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
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
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
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.