Persian Shield. An attractive foliage plant with purple flushed dark green leaves with a silvery sheen. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Strobilanthes dyeranus
An attractive foliage plant with purple flushed dark green leaves with a silvery sheen
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Strobilanthes |
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Species | dyeranus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Persian Shield |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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