Purpleleaf Shiso

Chincherinchee

About Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee

Purpleleaf Shiso

Chincherinchee

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Bush, Houseplant

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas

marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

10-7

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm15.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Burgundy

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Black

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Black

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Butterflies, Insects, pollinators

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Fever, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Groundcover, Landscape

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

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Properties of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee

Wondering what are the properties of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee. Purpleleaf Shiso doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also Purpleleaf Shiso does not have fragrant flowers. Purpleleaf Shiso has allergic reactions like and Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like . 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 Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee

Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee Physical Information

Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee are as follows:

Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green

Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee

Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.