Persian Shield

The Strobilanthes dyeriana, commonly known as Persian Shield, is a tropical ornamental foliage plant prized for its striking metallic purple leaves with silver-green highlights. It is widely used in shaded gardens, borders, containers, and decorative indoor displays.

• Appearance: Produces large, pointed leaves with vivid purple, violet, silver, and green tones, creating a highly colourful metallic effect.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Suitable for indoor use and shaded outdoor landscapes, especially in warm, humid conditions.
• Care: Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade, fertile well-draining soil, regular watering, and good humidity. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the foliage.
• Benefits: Highly decorative, fast-growing, excellent for adding bold colour contrast, and works well in mixed foliage displays and tropical gardens.