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Lavallei Apoballis | Apoballis acuminatissima ‘Lavallei’ | Schismatoglottis lavallei | Apoballis Lavallei Lavallei Apoballis is a mesmerizing, shade-loving tropical aroid (widely grown as a spectacular indoor house plant) prized for its striking, broad, spear-shaped matte leaves heavily splashed with stunning silver mottling against a dark green background, contrasted by rich burgundy undersides and deeply purplish stems. This exceptionally tough, unique selection is known for its remarkable, bushy habit and bold, painted foliage that creates a dramatic, artistic statement piece for any collection. It thrives in high ambient household humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for indoor tabletops, terrariums, and shaded summer patio containers. With its bold, exotic texture and uniquely splashed foliage, Lavallei offers an extraordinary display of vibrant, tropical beauty with exceptionally straightforward care. Growing Lavallei Apoballis Light: Bright, indirect light; thrives in dappled shade or near a bright window when grown indoors. It requires strict protection from harsh, direct sunlight, which will easily scorch its delicate, painted leaves, though too much shade will cause it to lose its striking silver mottling and stunt its growth. Soil: Rich, airy, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, chunky aroid potting mix amended with perlite and fine orchid bark to retain adequate moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged soils. Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It strongly dislikes being completely dried out, but absolutely will not tolerate sitting in standing water. Provide high ambient humidity to prevent crispy, brown leaf edges. Maintenance: Exceptionally low maintenance. Wipe the broad, splashed leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their brilliant appearance. Keep the plant away from cold drafts, air conditioners, and heating vents to prevent environmental stress and premature leaf drop. Wildlife: Generally grown indoors; its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets if ingested. Outdoors, its thick foliage is naturally deer-resistant. Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; widely grown as a spectacular, fast-growing shade annual in cooler regions or overwintered indoors as a vibrant, year-round house plant. Shipping Info Lavallei Apoballis plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.

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