Alocasia 'Purple Sword'

🌿✨ Alocasia ‘Purple Sword’ ✨🌿

Unveil the mystique of Alocasia ‘Purple Sword’, a tropical marvel that captivates with its long, spear-shaped leaves. The foliage boasts a stunning blend of dark green and purplish hues, with scalloped edges that add a touch of elegance and drama to any indoor garden. Native to Southeast Asia and New Guinea, this plant is a fast grower and a true statement piece.

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf burn.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
• Humidity: High humidity is ideal. Use a humidifier or place the plant on a pebble tray with water.
• Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix.

Special Features:

• Air Purifying: Helps improve indoor air quality.
• Pet Caution: Contains calcium oxalate crystals, so keep out of reach of pets and children.

Bring the magic of the tropics into your home with Alocasia ‘Purple Sword’. Its striking appearance and easy care make it a perfect addition to any plant collection. 🌱✨

• Botanical Name: Alocasia Lauterbachiana
  
  * Common Names: Purple Sword
  
  * Description: The long, spear-shaped, and glossy dark-green to purple leaves with scalloped edges and reddish undersides stand on tall petioles of purple to brown shade. You can easily get an illusion of an artificial plant due to the thin and stiff leaves with dual shades. Furthermore, each leaf may get as long as 2 feet and make the plant look like one of its own kind.
  
  Very sensitive to the cold