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Strobilanthes Persian Shield

Strobilanthes Persian Shield

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STYLE-1266
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Description

Botanical name – Strobilanthes dyeriana

Common name – Persian Shield, Royal Purple Plant

Description – This show indoor plant has large metallic purple leaves with dark green veins and edges. This soft stemmed shrub also makes a great eye-catching outdoor shade plant particularly in tropical gardens.  

Flower Colour – Blue

Flower Period – Late autumn to winter

Location – Prefers bright indirect light. Will grow outside in morning sun only and in a frost-free location. 

Care – Needs soil to remain moist but do not leave sitting in water. This plant like humidity so mist leaves regularly. Too much sun can bleach leaves. Use a slow-release fertiliser every six months. Not frost tolerant.

Mature height – 1m H x 1m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 10cm
140mm – 20cm
200mm – 30cm


**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key 
Some quick facts about this plant:

Position Part Shade Part Shade
Position Indoors Great Indoors
Watering Moderate Moderate Watering
Pot Plant Ideal for Pots 
Flowering Flowering
Width 1 m Wide
Height 1 m High

 

Reviews

  • 5
    Expectations surpassed

    Posted by drew on 7th Sep 2023

    For the price I wasn't expecting it to be so large and well developed. The packaging for delivery was exceptional!!! I will definitely order again

  • 5
    Absolutely beautiful

    Posted by Carina Stallinga on 25th Aug 2023

    This is one of my favourite plants. Easy to care for and looks striking when I spray the leaves. Just gorgeous.