Apoballis 'Purple Sword'

Name: Apoballis 'Purple Sword'
Brand: House Plant Dropship
SKU: 4_APOBALLIS_PURPLE.SWORD
Price: 35.99 USD
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The Apoballis acuminatissima 'Purple Sword' is a spectacular and visually enchanting houseplant, revered for its radiant hues. Its long, sword-like leaves are infused with a blend of green and deep purple. The 'Purple Sword' Apoballis exhibits a bold and upright growth pattern, fortified by strong, upright stems. When attaining its full height, this Apoballis stands at approximately 2-3 feet.

Botanical & Common Names

Botanical: Apoballis acuminatissima

Common: Apoballis Purple Sword, Homalomena Purple Sword, Purple Sword Plant

Necessary Care Tips

Light: Bright Indirect
Ideal Temperature: 65-85°F
Humidity: High
Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
Fertilize: Every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

Advanced Care Tips

To encourage your Apoballis to flower, provide it with the recommended optimal conditions.

Plant Insights

Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
Apoballis are native to Southeast Asia, primarily the Island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Apoballis plants can produce small, inconspicuous white and/or yellow flowers arranged in dense clusters. These flowers are typically hidden by their large showy leaves.