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
Additional information
| Generic | Strobilanthes |
|---|---|
| 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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