Type
Herbs, Spices
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Perilla plant
अरवी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
plante Perilla
Colocasia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Colocasia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Colocasia
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Colocasia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kolokazja
In Latin
Perilla herba
Colocasia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Taro
Season and care of Perilla and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Taro Physical Information
Perilla and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Taro are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Perilla and Taro
Care of Perilla and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Taro pruning is done . In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.