Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-6
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Banana Tree
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
केले के पेड़
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Bananenbaum
In French
pérille de Nankin
Bananier
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Banano
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
árvore de banana
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Banana Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.