The leaves have the appearance of little pointed armor shields ready for battle, with a flashy, purplish iridescence and a silvery metallic sheen.
Comes in a 4" nursery pot
Persian shield accepts full sun in cooler climates when grown as an annual, though partial shade is best suited for showing off the shiny foliage.
Indoors, it needs plenty of bright light—even some direct sun—to keep its color.
Full inch of water every week