Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10*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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
-
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Hydrangea
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Perilla
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Hortênsia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Perilla herba
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Perilla and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Ubi. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Ubi
Season and care of Perilla and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Ubi Physical Information
Perilla and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Ubi are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Ubi
Care of Perilla and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.