leafjoy® Art Deco™ Opulence™ Red Sword (Apoballis acuminatissima)

From the lush tropics of Indonesia comes a truly exceptional aroid—Apoballis acuminatissima 'Opulence.' This rare gem boasts sleek, sword-shaped leaves adorned with stunning silvery patterns, creating a visual masterpiece that captures the essence of luxury. The undersides of its leaves and stems are a striking, regal burgundy, giving rise to its common name, the "Red Sword." While ‘Opulence’ is undeniably a showstopper in appearance, its true allure lies in its ease of care. A perfect blend of beauty and simplicity, this plant brings a touch of tropical sophistication to any collection with minimal effort.

• 8-14 (inches tall and wide at maturity
• Prefers low humidity with temperatures between 60- 85 F
• Requires moderate light, near east or west facing windows
• Maintains silky smooth, silvery sword shaped foliage with burgundy underside year-round
• Great for bright spaces or lower light spaces and desktops

Care Information

• For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
• Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
• This plant prefers moderate indirect light. It does not want to be in direct sun all day, but an eastern or western facing window would work well indoors.
• Water when the top inch or two of the soil is dry. Use a well-draining potting mix.
• It tolerates a range of humidity levels, but prefers 40% or more.

Shipping

• Houseplants are 8-12 inches tall at shipment, varies by season and plant
• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
• Houseplants are shipped with seagrass container

*Disclaimer - Protect furniture when watering. Not for human or animal consumption. Harmful to pets*