Lutheria splendens aka Flaming Sword

With its straightforward care requirements, Flaming Sword is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Flaming Sword’s native range is South America.

Flaming Sword does best in dry soil and should only be watered sparingly.

The Flaming Sword is very susceptible to soil that is too wet, so it's essential to choose a potting soil that drains well and does not retain excessive moisture. A soil mix that includes plenty of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition is ideal. You can easily create this type of soil by adding a few handfuls of perlite to regular cactus soil from the store.

To ensure optimal growth, the Flaming Sword prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Flaming Sword prefers dry environments, but by misting the plant or providing extra humidity, water will linger on the leaves and create an ideal environment for fungi that could be harmful.

The Flaming Sword is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

Flaming Sword is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

If you provide your Flaming Sword with adequate amounts of sunlight and water, it will bloom.