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Alocasia lauterbachiana (Engl.) A.Hay

Alocasia lauterbachiana, the purple sword, silver sword, or baroque sword, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to northern New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago.

AraceaeAroid
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$14.88 – $45.70 · updated 2 days ago
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About Alocasia lauterbachiana

Alocasia lauterbachiana, the purple sword, silver sword, or baroque sword, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to northern New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. With its upward-pointing leaves reaching 1.5 m (5 ft), it is kept as a houseplant and is readily available in commerce.

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeBismarck Archipelago, New Guinea
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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