Apoballis Red Sword
Apoballis Red Sword
Apoballis Red Sword is all sharp angles and moody colour a glossy spear-leaf beauty with silvery camouflage on top and a rich reddish underside that flashes as the leaves unfurl. With its upright growth and deep burgundy stems, its got...
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Apoballis Red Sword is all sharp angles and moody colour a glossy spear-leaf beauty with silvery camouflage on top and a rich reddish underside that flashes as the leaves unfurl. With its upright growth and deep burgundy stems, its got that sleek, sculptural look that instantly levels up a shelf, sideboard or plant corner.
This ones a collectors favourite because it stays wonderfully compact, handles indoor life like a champ, and brings bold contrast without demanding centre-stage space. If youre into statement foliage with a little edge, Red Sword is your kind of plant.
| Position | Bright, indirect light is ideal. Can tolerate lower light; a little gentle morning sun is okay, avoid harsh direct sun. |
| Temperature | Temperatures above 20c will speed up growth. Long periods below 10c may causeplant to go dormant. |
| Water | Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums, potting mix should be allowed to almost dry between waterings. Keep on the dry side in winter. |
| Fertiliser | Weak dose regularly in warmer months. Only fertilise if you would like the plant to grow. Less fertiliser will keep plants shorter and more compact. |
| Repotting | Only when plant is well advanced in pot or mid-spring. |
| Pet Friendly | Apoballis are not Pet Friendly |
May also be known as: Apoballis acuminatissima Red Sword, Red Sword, Purple Sword, Schismatoglottis Red Sword.
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