Persian Carpet Plant Care

As long as it gets enough sunlight the plant will grow happily.

Persian carpet plant care.

This plant is very. Temperature and humidity. Odd cool looking plant otherwise from central africa now that i ve had it about 2 5 years i can say that this zone 9b 10a is definitely marginal for this plant. Care of persian shield plant.

It has managed to survive two winters but only by its amazing ability at receuperation after getting soft dehydrated and rotting. Persian carpet flower is occasionally cultivated as an ornamental in desert gardens worldwide. How to grow and care. Conservatory containers drought tolerant gravel indoor rock.

Edithcolea grandis persian carpet flower will reach a height of 0 3m and a spread of 0 15m after 5 10 years. Under glass grow in full light in equal mix loam based compost grit. Tips for growing persian shield indoors. It is hardy in usda hardiness zones 9 to 11 but is more commonly grown indoors or as a summer annual in cooler climates.

It has gained a reputation as a particularly difficult plant to keep alive because of its very specific growing needs with much light and relatively high above 60 f 15 c winter temperatures. They are known for their long 4 7 inch leaves that range in color from purple to silver combined with green veins. Persian shield requires warm temperatures above 60 degrees fahrenheit and sultry humid air. It will bud light blue flowers for a short time throughout the year.

If you live in a cold area it is better to plant persian carpet flower in an indoor environment. The beautiful leaves of the persian shield plant botanical name strobilanthes dyerianus offers vibrant color far longer than a flowering plant. When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used see our guide on how to pick the best plant pot.