Vietnamese Perilla

Vietnamese Perilla Care

Shiso

What is the plant

Perilla frutescens var. crispa, also known by its Japanese name shiso, is a cultigen of Perilla frutescens, a herb in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to the mountainous regions of China and India, but is now found worldwide. The plant occurs in several forms, as defined by the characteristics of their leaves, including red, green, bicolor, and ruffled. Shiso is perennial and may be cultivated as an annual.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant should never dry out, and grows well even in standing water -- often growing in wet pond or stream margins.
Pruning
Shiso can grow up to 36 inches tall, but trim it regularly so you'll have a shorter, bushier plant that doesn't go to seed as quickly.
Fertilizer
Soil should be rich, with plenty of nitrogen to fuel leafy growth. Fertilize every two weeks with 1 teaspoon of 5-1-1 fish emulsion fertilizer for every gallon of water every two weeks during the growing season.

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Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade.
Soil
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Temperature
Temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).

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Container
For smaller pepper varieties, like habanero or ghost peppers, your pots should be at least 3 gallons. For larger varieties like bell peppers and poblanos, aim for a pot with 5 gallons or more. Some pepper varieties can make use of 10 or even 15 gallons of soil medium.
Additional
Perilla is very poisonous to cattle and other ruminants, as well as horses. All plant parts are toxic, especially the flowering structures.
Popularity
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