Purpleleaf Shiso

Taro

About Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro

Purpleleaf Shiso

Taro

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Bush, Houseplant

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Southeastern Asia

Types

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

Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro

Number of Varieties

5200

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas

agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-8

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, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Burgundy

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Black

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Black

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

V-Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Aphids, Rats, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Fever, Lung Problems

Aging, Laxative, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Groundcover, Landscape

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Properties of Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro

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

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Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro

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

Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro Physical Information

Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro are as follows:

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

Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Taro

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