Persian Shield

(Strobilanthes Dyerianus )

The most iridescent foliage plant in existence — the Persian Shield shimmers with breathtaking metallic purple, violet, and silver that shifts like a living gemstone.


Height: 15cm - 20cm

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Kate | Charcoal
Kate | Charcoal
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 14cm Height

Material: Ceramic

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Kate | Blush
Kate | Blush
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 14cm Height

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Kate | Wood Finish
Kate | Wood Finish
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 14cm Height

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Kate | Sage
Kate | Sage
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 14cm Height

Material: Ceramic

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Elly | Matte Black
Elly | Matte Black
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Dimensions: 16cm Diameter x 14cm Height

Material: Ceramic

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Rita | White
Rita | White
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 13cm Height

Material: Ceramic

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Ella | Creme
Ella | Creme
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Dimensions: 14.5cm Diameter x 13.5cm Height

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Natalie
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Dimensions: 14cm Diameter x 13cm Height

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Description

The Strobilanthes Metallica Persian Shield is a plant that has to be seen in person to be fully believed. No photograph — however good — fully captures the living, shifting iridescence of its metallic purple and silver foliage, which changes character entirely depending on the angle of light and the time of day. In direct morning light it glows with deep violet intensity; in softer afternoon light it shimmers with silver and lavender; in the evening it takes on an almost holographic quality that is genuinely otherworldly. Native to the tropical forests of Myanmar, it is adapted to warm, humid, bright conditions — and in Dubai's indoor climate it performs beautifully when provided with consistent moisture and high humidity. Its fast growth rate means that new leaves — each one emerging in fresh, vivid purple before maturing to deeper jewel tones — appear regularly throughout the growing season, keeping the display perpetually fresh and exciting. It is a pet-friendly plant, making it one of the few truly spectacular colour plants that is safe for households with cats and dogs. For interior designers, colour lovers, plant collectors, and anyone who simply wants the most visually extraordinary plant possible, the Persian Shield is the definitive answer.

Caring for your Persian Shield

Difficulty Level - Involved
Light Requirements Size Guide
- Bright Light
Pet Friendliness - Yes