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title: "My dad just got me this Persian Shield! Any tips and tricks for this…"
description: "My dad just got me this Persian Shield! Any tips and tricks for this baby?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/mRYW7a6FR06cHfH0wEUO1w"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Katelyn"
published: "2024-06-08T21:11:49.912111Z"
language: "en"
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# My dad just got me this Persian Shield! Any tips and tricks for this…

_Posted by Katelyn on 2024-06-08_

My dad just got me this Persian Shield! Any tips and tricks for this baby?

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## 5 comments

### Kades commented on 2024-06-08

I’ve never heard of these but what a beauty!

#### Katelyn replied on 2024-06-08

Same! My dad has a good eye lol

### MattL commented on 2024-06-08

Keep it trimmed back hard. Don’t be afraid! If you don’t you’ll blink and it’ll get leggy.

#### Katelyn replied on 2024-06-12

Can i propagate the cuttings?

#### MattL replied on 2024-06-12

I’ve never done it myself but I would say 99% yes.

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