Plantywoo Snapshot: Apoballis acuminatissima ‘Lavallaei’
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Environment: 65-85°f Humidity 50-80% Avoid Hot/Cold Drafts and Dry Air.
Soil: Loose chunky moist well draining. Mix a lito bark chunks or coco chunks with indoor potting soil for best results.
Nutrients: Fertilize monthly when growing with fertilizer diluted to 2-2-2 every other week – or weakly weekly. Alternately apply slow release granules after winter dormancy.
Water: Moist but not soggy, let dry to 25- 50% before watering.
Winter dormancy: Yes, reduce water and heat slightly, stop fertilizing.
Plantywoo Overview:
Origin: Apoballis – alternatively called homalomena or purple sword is a genus of plants in the Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, primarily the Island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Foliage: usually Dark green foliage splashed with silver-grey markings and purple-tinged undersides, ribs, and stems. Flowers similar to most araceae, a spadix wrapped in a spathe.
Size: upwards of 4’×4’ mature specimen size.
Problems: Leaf drop, discoloration and tip browning due to cool temperature, low humidity, or lack of sunlight or fertilizer buildup. Prone to root rot – keep soil structure loose and we’ll draining. Needs high light levels but is very prone to sunburn.
Toxic Principles: Not safe for young children, pets, or those with pica
