Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus waimeae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
Perilla plant
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
plante Perilla
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
planta de perilla
hibisco blanco
In Greek
φυτό perilla
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Perilla herba
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Perilla and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Perilla and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Perilla and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and White Hibiscus
Care of Perilla and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.