Perilla, a beautiful decorative and culinary plant, has a straight forward care profile. It requires moderate sunlight, regular watering, temperature around 60-75 degrees °F, and well-drained neutral-acidic soil. The plant struggles with overwatering, leading to root rot, and is susceptible to pests like aphids and spider mites. Seasonally, perilla needs more water in summer, lesser in winter, and should be protected from strong winds. A frost-free autumn allows seeds to ripen for propagation.