Description
Introduce a dramatic explosion of iridescent, royal color into your space with the breathtaking Strobilanthes dyeriana, famously known as the Persian Shield. Renowned for its jaw-dropping metallic foliage, this tropical beauty features long, tapered shield-shaped leaves that shimmer with a vivid blend of royal purple, neon violet, and metallic silver highlights, all framed by deep green margins and dark structural veining. The underside of each leaf mirrors this intensity with a solid, rich plum coloration. Growing with an elegant, upright bushy habit, the Persian Shield serves as an absolute luxury statement piece for any home or studio collection.
Key Features
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- Metallic Purple Foliage: Shimmering, highly reflective leaves that naturally catch and shift in the light like iridescent armor.
- Bold Contrast Texturing: Elongated, lightly puckered leaf structures accented by dark, dramatic veins and borders.
- Flexible Container Tiers: Choose between a high-humidity headstart configuration or an established, robust container specimen ready for immediate display.
Care Instructions
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- Light: Performs best in bright, indirect light. Too much direct, scorching midday sun can cause the iridescent purple colors to fade or scorch.
- Water: Enjoys consistent moisture. Thoroughly water your plant as soon as the top layer of soil mix begins to dry, ensuring it stays hydrated without sitting waterlogged.
- Soil: Thrives in a rich, loose, and well-draining organic tropical substrate mix that provides high airflow to the roots while retaining light moisture.
Pet Safety Information
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- Toxicity: Strobilanthes dyeriana is considered not pet-friendly. It is best kept safely out of reach of curious dogs and cats to avoid mild digestive upset or irritation.
Shipping & Variation Note
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- Arrive Alive Guarantee: Hand-picked for outstanding health and insulated expertly to survive transit. Because each plant is a unique living sculpture, minor variations in foliage density, height, and exact metallic color distribution should be expected compared to the stock photography.
Product Dimensions & Inventory Options
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- 3″ Rooted Start
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- Description: Arrives as a vigorously rooted starter plug housed in a 3″w x 3″t container equipped with a transparent, domed, and vented humidity lid. Perfect for acclimating or propagation setups.
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- 4″ Established Plant
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- Description: Arrives as a robust, fully established juvenile plant growing strongly in a 4″w x 3 1/2″t container with an active root system and multiple leaves.
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- 3″ Rooted Start
