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StrobilanthesFamily: Acantaceae.
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Common name(s): Persian Shield |
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Genus of 250 species of evergreen or deciduous perennials or soft-stemmed shrubs from woodland margins in Asia and Madagascar. Strobilanthes is a foliage plant. The long, pointed leaves are dark green with a silvery purple sheen. Unfortunately this appearance declines with age - old plants look straggly and the colour fades - the foliage becomes silvery with dark veins. Replace them with new stock raised from cuttings. Strobilanthes is not an easy plant to grow.
Only one species is grown as a house plant - Strobilanthes dyerianus. It is an erect shrub with leaves which are coloured purple below and with a purple bloth above extending almost to the edges. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth in summer - minimum 55F in winter.Brightly lit spot. Keep well away from direct sunlight. |
Keep compost moist at all times but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Use soft, tepid water. Misting is necessary. |
Root basal or softwood stem cuttings in spring or early summer. Use a rooting hormone and provide bottom heat. Sow seed at 54-56 F (13-18 C) in spring. |
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