{"product_id":"apoballis-acuminatissima-lavallaei-lavaille-sword","title":"Apoballis acuminatissima 'Lavallaei' (Lavaille Sword)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApoballis acuminatissima ‘Lavallaei’\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most dramatic foliage plants in the Apoballis\/Phyllodesmium complex—an aroid with \u003cstrong\u003elong, lance‑shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edeep metallic greens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elavender‑to‑plum undersides\u003c\/strong\u003e. The short version: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s a humidity‑loving, shade‑tolerant tropical that thrives in bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and a chunky, fast‑draining mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Identity \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cultivar\/selection of \u003cstrong\u003eApoballis acuminatissima\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e (Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows in \u003cstrong\u003elowland tropical forests\u003c\/strong\u003e, often in deep shade with high humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edark venation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epurple undersides\u003c\/strong\u003e that glow when backlit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 What it looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–18 inches long, narrow, glossy, with \u003cstrong\u003edeep green to charcoal tones\u003c\/strong\u003e and subtle silvering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndersides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elavender‑plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially vivid in new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright, clumping, similar to Homalomena or Philodendron species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, leathery, with pronounced midrib and fine venation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Care Guide (Yakima‑friendly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates lower light but loses color intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid Yakima’s harsh afternoon sun—leaves scorch quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003echunky aroid mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: orchid bark, perlite, pumice, coco coir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots need oxygen; dense soil leads to rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the \u003cstrong\u003etop 2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep moisture consistent but never soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikes slightly higher moisture than Philodendron but less than Calathea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Yakima’s dry climate, a humidifier or grouping plants helps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cold drafts; damage occurs below ~60°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"6in","offer_id":47653705908413,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8in","offer_id":47653705941181,"sku":null,"price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10in","offer_id":47653705973949,"sku":null,"price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/apoballis-acuminatissima-lavallaei-lavaille-sword","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}