Persian Shield, from the Acanthaceae of plants, is a type of Perennial that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Perennial to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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What is the best way to repot your Persian Shield?
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Persian Shield. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Persian Shield
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Persian Shield. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Fall, winter). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Persian Shield is Acidic, neutral so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Persian Shield from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Persian Shield out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Persian Shield eventually.
3: Add your Persian Shield to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Persian Shield in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Rich, moist soil as this is how it grows best. Persian Shield can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Peacock Plant is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
What is the best way to take care of Persian Shield?
Persian Shield is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
Is the best place to keep Persian Shield indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Persian Shield will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (8-11 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Asia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Persian Shield or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
If your Persian Shield is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 3–4 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Persian Shield should also come with Purple blooms at Fall, winter time. Check out Pennyroyal for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
After you have repot Persian Shield, how should you take care of it?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Persian Shield grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 8-11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3–4 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Persian Shield reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.
Does Persian Shield have any other names?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Persian Shield? You may have come across Persian Shield Strobilanthes dyerianus or Strobilanthes dyerianus in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Peach Leaved Bellflower. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Variegated String of Hearts?
General care for repotting Persian Shield
Your plant is from the Acanthaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Perennial so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Persian Shield, it is non-toxic when interacted with.