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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AlocasiaSpecies: aka
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Purple Sword Alocasia
Alocasia aka 'Lauterbachiana'
Cultivar: Lauterbachiana
Often referred to as the Purple Sword, this Alocasia features long, narrow leaves that stand upright, showcasing a deep olive-green upper surface and dramatic, dark purple undersides. The petioles are often mottled, adding to its architectural appeal. This tropical plant thrives in high-humidity environments with bright, indirect light, making it a favorite for indoor collections and protected greenhouse displays.
Alocasia lauterbachiana is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its slender, sword-shaped leaves with deep green tops and contrasting purple undersides. It makes an excellent statement piece in humid, indoor, or tropical garden settings.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Prefers consistent warmth and avoids cold drafts. High ambient humidity is crucial for maintaining foliage health.
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Climate note
Thrives between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F and should be protected from frost.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor environments; grown primarily for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base to maintain plant vigor and appearance.
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Care notes
Prefers consistent warmth and avoids cold drafts. High ambient humidity is crucial for maintaining foliage health.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor environments; grown primarily for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Thrives between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F and should be protected from frost.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid potting mix containing peat, perlite, and bark.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for containers; ensure pots have excellent drainage and use a high-quality, loose potting medium.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, lance-shaped, sword-like leaves with visible dark purple undersides and wavy edges.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be lance-shaped with distinct purple undersides; emphasize the vertical arrangement.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers typical of the Araceae family.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Preserve the upright, clumping stature; avoid depicting the plant as a sprawling groundcover or hanging vine.
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Mature Plant Look
Architectural, upright clump of long, sword-shaped leaves with high color contrast.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Features long, lance-shaped leaves with wavy margins, upright posture, and distinct purple-hued undersides.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the leaf margins are wavy or ruffled and that the petiole is distinct and relatively long.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Purple Sword Alocasia need? It requires bright, indirect light to keep its foliage colors vibrant. How often should I water my Alocasia? Keep the soil consistently moist, watering when the top inch becomes dry to the touch.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots within a professional soil-based nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining soil with visible perlite or bark components.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with a few juvenile leaves showing early sword-like shape.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are narrower and may not yet exhibit the deep purple coloration on the underside; small, fleshy stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Purple Sword Alocasia. This is Purple Sword Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical foliage collection you want to create. Its defining feature is the long, sword-shaped foliage that displays a rich, deep green top contrasted by a vibrant purple underside. Establish your starter plug by potting it into a four-inch pot with well-draining soil, later moving it to its final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of the Alocasia lauterbachiana, commonly known as the Purple Sword. This tropical favorite is perfect for indoor spaces that provide bright, indirect light and consistent humidity.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Elegant Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword
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