{"product_id":"alocasia-purple-sword-kitchen-plants-kitchen-plants-kitchen-plants","title":"Alocasia 'Purple Sword'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Alocasia ‘Purple Sword’ foliage boasts a deep-purple underside and a deep grey-green topside. The leaf edge could be described as widely wavey, like that of a sword forged a long time ago. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has grown in popularity due to its unique foliage. Like most Alocasias, this plant requires high humidity! If you’re looking for a rare plant, this Alocasia will fit perfectly in your urban jungle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Pot Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 4”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Height Including Grow Pot: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e10-14”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Care Level: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMedium to Difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe corms of the Alocasia can easily be split in the spring and propagated to make several new plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlocasia 'Purple Sword' Care Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther Common Names: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlocasia Lauterbanchiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinomial Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlocasia lauterbanchiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Medium to difficult\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Alocasia 'Purple Sword' Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere is it from?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Alocasia can be found growing along streams and marshes of tropical rainforests, in South Asia, Pacific Islands, and Eastern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is the Alocasia 'Purple Sword'?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe long lanceolate foliage of the Alocasia ‘Purple Sword’ is you guessed it, purple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe undersides are purple while the topsides of the leaves remain a deep grey-green. The Alocasia belongs to the Araceae family. This family boasts 97 species belonging to the Alocasia genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood For You!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Alocasia boasts strikingly detailed foliage that can boost your overall mood. The unique patterns of natural wonder are eye-catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Alocasia 'Purple Sword' the right plant for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis plant is a fast-growing beauty. It does require a weekly check-in, to ensure it continues to grow. If you can commit to checking weekly to keep the soil evenly moist then this plant is easy to care for! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-friendly: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnfortunately, Alocasia plants are not pet-friendly. We always recommend keeping your plant away from curious pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation Suggestions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We suggest placing this plant high up on a shelf where it can receive plenty of bright indirect light. Try this beauty out in your living room, bedroom, or bathroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House plant shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52844709937449,"sku":"4_ALOCASIA_PURPLE.SWORD-Kitchen Plants","price":4.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/9946\/0649\/files\/4_ALOCASIA_PURPLE_SWORD_1_89c3da50-88b0-4a98-93d8-0cc6f11e716e.jpg?v=1774146184","url":"https:\/\/udqfic-tz.myshopify.com\/products\/alocasia-purple-sword-kitchen-plants-kitchen-plants-kitchen-plants","provider":"Torraemarkelle Byrd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}