Other Names: Perilepta Dyeriana/Perilepta Macclellandii/Strobilanthes Dyerianus/Strobilanthes Maclellandi

Scientific Name: Strobilanthes Auriculatus Var. Dyeriana

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Strobilanthes

Native: Malaysia

Strobilanthes are evergreen, or in this case, ever-purple in a stunning, almost metallic hue! One of the few colorful shrubs to thrive in shade and semi-shade, it makes for an excellent indoor plant as well as a great addition to a shaded garden. Growing rapidly and easily to a couple of feet in height, it is also easy to propagate with cuttings and adds fabulous color and textural interest to any garden. This variety is called 'Dyeriana'.

**All our plants are organically grown without the use of any chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides.

***This rate is for a standard 1/2 liter potted starter plant. For larger sizes please visit the plant nursery by Mandy's Farm.

Persian Shield Dyeriana

₹300.00

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GROWING: Re-pot in a larger container to increase root and foliage growth. Grow in a container/hanging basket or bounded outdoor space as this plant is quite demanding of soil/water resources and will grow rapidly. Trim off old, drying leaves from time to time and add this as shredded foliage around your plant to increase humus and soil health.

LIGHT: If growing indoors, place in a bright spot with exposure to direct sunlight for at least four hours daily. If growing outdoors, place in full sun or semi-shade. Unlike other tradescentia cultivars, this one thrives on sunlight.

WATERING: Daily in summer and thrice a week rest of the year. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering events. Never let its roots sit in stagnant water. If growing indoors, ensure that drip trays are emptied regularly.

FERTILIZING: Our plants are sold in organically enriched, NPK+MagSulf strong, potting mixes that would need no additional soil amendments for at least one year. If re-potting/migrating to a larger container, we recommend the use of Mandy's Farm Foliage Plant Potting Mix or one similar to it.

Persian Shield Dyeriana

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