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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Gynelle Leon

Houseplant of the Week: flaming sword

Flaming sword plant in two-tone pot

Why will I love it?
With its vibrant red flower, the flaming sword will bring a splash of tropical allure to any room. Its stunning flattened spike, reminiscent of a fiery blade, and long, curved leaves, adorned with brown bands, create a captivating rosette formation, evoking the rainforests of its native Trinidad, eastern Venezuela and Guyana.

Light or shade?
It prefers bright indirect light, similar to the sun’s rays diluted by the canopy in the rainforest.

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