2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' Starter Plants – Bare Root – Red Sword Live Plants

Expand your rare tropical plant collection with this set of 2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants, also commonly known as Red Sword. This sought-after foliage plant is admired for its elongated leaves with deep green upper surfaces and richly colored undersides, making it a standout choice for collectors of uncommon tropical houseplants.

This listing includes two (2) starter plants originally grown in 2-inch nursery pots. Please note these are starter plants inserted into 2-inch pots and are not fully rooted into the pots. Each plant has a fully established root system and 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 2-inch nursery pots are not included.

You will receive healthy starter plants similar to those shown in the listing photos. As living plants, natural variation in leaf shape, coloration, and overall appearance is expected.

Shipping Size & Condition

• Includes 2 Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants
• Also known as Red Sword
• Starter plants grown in 2-inch nursery pots
• 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
• Plants are not fully rooted into the 2-inch pots
• Fully established root systems
• Ships bare root with original soil pods wrapped for protection
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

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, leaf shape, 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, foliage color, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Includes 2 live Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants
• Also known as Red Sword
• Rare tropical foliage collector plant
• Fully established root systems
• Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
• Nursery pots are not included
• Ships bare root with protected soil pods
• Ideal for indoor tropical plant collections
• Attractive elongated foliage with colorful undersides
• Every live plant is naturally unique

• 2 Live Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei' starter plants
• Original soil pods
• Protective shipping materials

Common Name: Red Sword Plant
Scientific Name: Apoballis acuminatissimum 'Lavallei'
Plant Type: Tropical Foliage Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Small white to pale flowers (mature plants)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining, organically rich potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 10–12