Add a distinctive tropical foliage plant to your indoor collection with this set of 2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei', also known as Red Sword, starter plants. This sought-after species is admired for its elongated leaves, rich green upper surface, and contrasting burgundy to reddish undersides, making it an eye-catching addition to any tropical houseplant collection.
This listing includes 2 healthy starter plants with fully established root systems. Plants are grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation but are not fully rooted into the nursery pots, making them ideal for growers looking for young plants. Each plant is shipped bare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped to protect the roots during transit. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival.
The mature plant shown is for reference only. You will receive healthy starter plants similar in size to those pictured. Natural variation in foliage color, pattern, and growth habit is expected.
Shipping Size & Condition
- Includes 2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' (Red Sword) starter plants
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots
- 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
- Not fully rooted into the nursery pots
- Fully established root systems
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped for protection
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
- Natural variation in foliage color, leaf shape, and plant size should be expected
Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
- Includes 2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' (Red Sword) starter plants
- Distinctive elongated foliage with burgundy leaf undersides
- Fully established root systems
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
- 2-inch nursery pots are not included
- Not fully rooted into the nursery pots
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped
- Excellent collector's tropical foliage plant
- Ideal for indoor containers and tropical houseplant collections
- 2 live Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants
- Original soil pod
- Protective shipping wrap
Common Name: Red Sword Plant, Lavallei
Scientific Name: Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei'
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Small greenish-white flowers (infrequent indoors)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive tropical potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 10–12