Persian shield likes full sun to part shade. However, if you live in a hot climate, make sure to give them some shade in the middle of the day. Persian shield prefers humid conditions and for the soil to be kept moist, but not wet. Use a fast-draining, good quality potting soil, and make sure your pot has good drainage holes. Persian shield is a moderate feeder, so I mix a slow release fertilizer into the potting mix when I plant my container and then feed it an organic diluted liquid plant food every couple of weeks during the summer.