Persian Shield Care: What to Know

Learn how to grow Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) in your indoor garden and get this lovely plant to thrive. Persian Shield is pretty easy to grow if you keep the following tips in mind, including proper lighting, watering, fertilizing, humidity, and more. See care time stamps below.
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0:00-Intro
0:22-Overview (Plant origin/Growth habits)
1:51-Lighting
2:25-Watering
2:52-Fertilizing
3:20-Humidity/Misting
4:40-Temperature
5:05-Repotting
5:58-Pruning
6:36-Pests and diseases
7:41-Outro
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[@VS-qt5no]

Excellent info!!! 😘

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@VS-qt5no, Glad the info is helpful! :)

[@28paws70]

Thrilled to see this! I just purchased a tiny Persian Shield without knowing a single thing about it 😊

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@28paws70, So glad the video is helpful! Have fun with your new plant baby!

[@angelabluebird609]

I grew it outdoors when we lived in Florida. One of my favorites. Looking forward to growing it indoors now.

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@@angelabluebird609, I bet they love it outdoors in Florida. Have fun growing it in your indoor garden. :)

[@SamuelDiaz-ly8vf]

Beautiful video. But What happens when the tips start to curl up?