Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
11*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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
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Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Thai Basil
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Perilla plant
In German
Hortensie
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de perilla
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta Perilla
In Polish
Hortensja
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Perilla herba
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Perilla
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Perilla? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Perilla. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Perilla doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Perilla has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Thai Basil and Perilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Perilla
Season and care of Thai Basil and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Perilla Physical Information
Thai Basil and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Perilla are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Thai Basil and Perilla
Care of Thai Basil and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.