hardy Persian shield
Also known as: cane head; kandali; Kashmir acanthus; Wallich's cane head; Wallich's conehead; wild petunia
An upright perennial to around 50cm high, with a woody base, gently creeping roots, and slender, angled stems bearing pairs of elliptic to lance-shaped green leaves with serrated edges. In late summer, tubular purple-blue flowers, curved over at the tips, are borne singly or in pairs on leafy stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- hardy Persian shield (Strobilanthes wallichii)
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hardy Persian shield
Distribution map
Himalaya China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hardy Persian shield
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hardy Persian shield care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in spring, or by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or part shade. May benefit from mulching in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite
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