SPECIMEN NO. #73
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Acanthaceae
Strobilanthes auriculata dyeriana
Common Name: Persian Shield
Persian Shield (Strobilanthes auriculata dyeriana) is a houseplant in the Acanthaceae family, native to Bangladesh. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 6 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 65% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Persian shield.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 6 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3768968
Native Biogeographical Range
Bangladesh; Cameroon; Cameroon [I]; Zimbabwe [I]; China [I] (Guangdong [I], Yunn...