Type
Vegetable
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Squash
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Squash
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Squash
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Squash
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
calabacín
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
σκουός
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
abóbora
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
kabaczek
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
cucurbita
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Squash and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.