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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Apoballis
Cultivar
Apoballis Purple Sword
Apoballis
This tropical gem features deep green, lance-shaped foliage with a distinctive purplish-maroon hue on the reverse of the leaves. Its compact growth habit and dramatic coloration make it a perfect addition to indoor tropical plant collections or shaded garden spots. It thrives in high-humidity environments and prefers consistent moisture, offering a sophisticated look for home interiors.
Apoballis Purple Sword is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its elegant, sword-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides.
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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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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 sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in most regions)
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in home environments; grown primarily for its attractive 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 sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant vigor and appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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
12-18 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
12-15 inches 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 home environments; grown primarily for its attractive 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
11-12 (typically grown as a houseplant in most regions)
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F.
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 the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
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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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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for indoor containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, lanceolate leaves with deep purple-maroon undersides and visible venation.
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Foliage Rules
Ensure foliage is lance-shaped with prominent veins; the underside must be a rich, saturated purple or maroon.
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Fruit Flower Look
Occasional spathe-and-spadix inflorescence typical of Araceae, though uncommon in domestic settings.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is infrequent and should not be a featured expectation for starter or young plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clump-forming habit without trailing stems or excessive height.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, upright-clumping foliage plant with deep-toned sword-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Displays a clumping form with broad, sword-shaped leaves that arch slightly outward, exhibiting deep green tops and contrasting purple undersides.
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Morphology Rules
Plants must exhibit the characteristic Araceae structure with leaves emerging from a central rhizomatous crown.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Apoballis Purple Sword need? It requires bright, indirect light to maintain deep foliage color. How often should I water my Apoballis? Keep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Can I grow this plant outdoors? Yes, in shaded tropical or subtropical garden spots, but it is best as an indoor plant in cooler climates.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown fibrous roots within a firm root plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, well-draining soil mix with visible organic matter.
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Starter Stage
Young starter plants appear as small clusters of lance-shaped leaves emerging from a central crown.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are narrower and softer than mature specimens, often showing lighter green coloration before maturing to deeper tones.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Apoballis Purple Sword. This is Apoballis Purple Sword, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Apoballis Purple Sword become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature is its elegant lance-shaped foliage which provides a striking color contrast, showing deep green tops and rich purple undersides. Establish your starter plug by repotting into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move to a larger final container once the plant is established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the beauty of the Apoballis Purple Sword, a sophisticated tropical foliage plant perfect for indoor spaces. Learn how to grow and care for this striking clumping perennial.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Elegant Apoballis Purple Sword Tropical Foliage
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