Persian Carpet Plant Care

Edithcolea grandis persian carpet flower will reach a height of 0 3m and a spread of 0 15m after 5 10 years.

Persian carpet plant care.

As long as it gets enough sunlight the plant will grow happily. Not all persian shield plants bloom and if they do it s. If you live in a cold area it is better to plant persian carpet flower in an indoor environment. Persian shield requires warm temperatures above 60 degrees fahrenheit and sultry humid air.

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. It has managed to survive two winters but only by its amazing ability at receuperation after getting soft dehydrated and rotting. Conservatory containers drought tolerant gravel indoor rock. Also known as autumn campion this is a useful rock garden plant for late season colour flowering at a time when most other alpines are long finished.

Tips for growing persian shield indoors. Under glass grow in full light in equal mix loam based compost grit. This plant is very. How to grow and care.

The beautiful leaves of the persian shield plant botanical name strobilanthes dyerianus offers vibrant color far longer than a flowering plant. Persian carpet flower is occasionally cultivated as an ornamental in desert gardens worldwide. 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. 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.

They are known for their long 4 7 inch leaves that range in color from purple to silver combined with green veins. 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 will bud light blue flowers for a short time throughout the year.