Purpleleaf Shiso

Limequat

About Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat

Purpleleaf Shiso

Limequat

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Bush, Houseplant

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

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

Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas

gardens, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1111-12

0 99

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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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Black

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Black

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Fever, Lung Problems

Fiber, Vitamin C

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

Used As Food, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Groundcover, Landscape

Purpleleaf Shiso

Limequat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Perilla

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Elsholtzieae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat

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

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Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat

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

Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat Physical Information

Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat are as follows:

Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat

Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.