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Perilepta dyerianus, Strobilanthes dyerianus.,Peacock Plant, Persian Shield - Kadiyam Nursery

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Common name:
Peacock Plant, Persian Shield
Category:
Shrubs, Groundcovers
Family:
Acanthaceae or Crossandra or Thunbergia family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Foliage
Flowering season:
Flowers are inconspicuous
Foliage color:
Variegated, Purple, Green
Plant Height or length:
1 to 2 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
1 to 2 meters
Plant Form:
Spreading, Upright or Erect
Special Character:
  • Indigenous (native to India)
  • Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
  • Hanging or weeping growth habit
  • Grows best in humid and warm regions
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

- Nation - Myanmar and North East India
- Evergreen shrub with soft stems.
- The leaves are 4-5 in long.
- The leaves shimmer with a metallic irridescence.
- Persian shield gets 3-4 ft tall with a 2-3 feet spread.
- Usually planted in groups in mixed plantings.
- The best colors come out in high humidity and bright light.

Growing tips:

- Grow in humid climate in rich well drained soil
- Keep persian sheild out of direct mid- day sun in summer.
- It does best with direct sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon.
- Plant do not like hot dry summers.
- Does not tolerate cold at all.