Alocasia, 4in, Lauterbachiana Purple Sword

The Alocasia Purple Sword has long, spear-shaped, and glossy dark-green to purple leaves with scalloped edges and reddish undersides that stand on tall stalks of purple/brown shades.

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Attributes

Type: Tropical
Height: 12in – 36in
Spread: 12in – 36in
Light: Bright indirect
Water: Medium
Zone: 9b – 11
Pet Safe: Toxic if ingested. Keep away from pets and children.

Care

General Maintenance: Can be repotted annually if the plant has become quite rootbound.

Temperature: Maintain temperatures between 17C – 25C. Lower temperatures will cause alocasia to go into dormancy.

Light: Alocasias love light, but can be prone to sunburn. A bright area with no direct sun is ideal.

Watering: Alocasias like their soil a little on the dryer side as they are prone to root and crown rot, but they require high humidity to thrive. Water when the top 2 – 3 inches of soil is dry, but maintain high humidity via a humidifier or pebble tray.

Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer once a month between April and August.

Soil: A well draining soil is encouraged to further prevent root rot.