Re: How do I propagate the Persian Shield Plant
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] How do I propagate the Persian Shield Plant
- From: K* M*
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:38:23 EDT
In a message dated 8/26/00 8:53:04 AM Central Daylight Time,
britannica99@YAHOO.COM writes:
<< it's not hardy in my zone. Is it
considered a tender perennial, perennial, or
annual? I've found it doesn't like direct sun, in
what situation do you grow it in your neck of the
woods? >>
Terri: I too propagate this plant by cuttings. I have successfully rooted
this plant in a rooting medium of 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3
perlite. Unfortunately, here in my zone 9 this plant is not hardy either -
not even with last year's very mild winter. I have to plant mine in full
shade because I will experience leaf damage from the sun if it receives any
sun during the summer months. I've noticed that this plant resents being dry
also. I have mine planted in a raised bed and I hand water him every other
day. He is a beauty!!!
Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas Zone 9
