Type
Bush, Houseplant
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
FICUS carica
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Fig
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
अंजीर
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Feige
In French
pérille de Nankin
figue
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
higo
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Figura
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Figa
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Fig
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Ficeae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Fig season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig are as follows:
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.