6" Red Sword (Apoballis Acuminatissima Lavaille) - Not Pet Friendly - Pick Your Plant Option - Live Indoor Plant

Apoballis acuminatissima is an evergreen, tropical herbaceous perennial native to the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. It is a member of the arum family (Araceae).

This plant has silky, smooth, sword-shaped leaves of grayish green with dark green blotches, and the undersides are purplish red. Its cultivar, 'Lavallaei,' is a popular houseplant due to its ornamental foliage and low maintenance.

Plants featured in our listing photos are not the same plants that will be received unless this is explicitly noted in the listing. However, your plant will be very similar to the one pictured, with the same number of plants per pot.

Plants stress during transit. It is normal for a plant to be a bit dehydrated, have slight tears in foliage, and/or drop a few leaves while it acclimates to your home.

Growing this plant:

• As a houseplant, it grows best in bright, indirect light. Hot sunlight should be avoided to prevent the leaves from scorching. If grown outdoors during the summer months, partial shade to dappled sunlight is required.
• It is winter hardy to zones 10a and 10b and will not tolerate temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal temperature range for this plant is 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant will suffer from heat stress in temperatures that are above 90 degrees.
• Well-drained, moist, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred as well as a humidity level between 60 to 80%. Allow the soil to dry out between watering to prevent root rot.
• Having a humidifier nearby will help increase the humidity level. It is also important to provide good air circulation and avoid overcrowding.
• Repotting may be necessary every 2 to 3 years.
• Fertilizing during the growing season will help this plant thrive.
• Propagate by division or stem cuttings during the spring or early summer.

WEATHER DISCLAIMER:

Discounted shipping is ground shipping, the estimated time frame is 4-6 days. If you do not add weather protection to your order, damage will not be covered.

During cold months, customers will have to add a heat pack to all cold state orders.  Purchase your heat pack here.

Orders that do not have heat packs added and get cold damage will not be issued a replacement or refund.

Courier delays and lost in transit issues are not covered within our guarantee policy.