Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' Red Sword Starter Plants (2) – Bare Root

About This Plant

Red Sword, scientifically Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei', is a tropical foliage plant valued for its elongated leaves with green upper surfaces and burgundy to reddish undersides. This listing features two healthy starter plants with established root systems, grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Plants are not fully rooted into the pots and will ship bare root with the original soil pod wrapped for protection.

What You Will Receive

2 live Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants. Each plant is shipped bare root with its original soil pod, not fully rooted into the nursery pot. Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation, but the pots are not included.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Sword Plant, Lavallei
• Scientific Name: Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei'
• Plant Type: Tropical foliage houseplant
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sunlight: Bright indirect light
• Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive tropical potting mix
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• USDA Zone: 10–12

Important Notes

Plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping. Actual plant size and appearance may vary and will be smaller than mature reference images. You will receive a live starter plant with natural variation in foliage color, pattern, and growth habit.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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