Description: Tacca chantrieri Black Bat Flower Dark, bat shaped, bracts hover over dark maroon flowers veined with purple bracts make this an outstanding specimen. Long whiskers hang down from the flower. Flowers begin to bloom in early summer and rest atop 6-12 flower stems once the plant produces 3-4 lance shaped dark green leaves. Seedlings need a very light and porous, well drained soil for success. Keep foliage moist and keep plants in the shade. This is a long-lived, tuberous herbaceous perennial. Frost tender. Fun Facts: 1. Native to the Old World Tropics and Pacific Islands 2. Highly prized by horticultural hobbyists 3. Grows wild in the understory of tropical rainforests Note: This is a demanding plant and will require patience for germination – (1-9 months) in addition to proper care for success. Needs humidity, protection from wind, proper soil, correct watering program. Under excellent conditions the plant will reward you with a multitude of exotic blooms and will be well worth the work. Don’t try them if you cannot provide these conditions. Do some research, if needed, prior to purchase. Photos are licensed and copyright by various artists – BE Respectful and Do not use them - always get proper permission or licensing It is the buyer’s responsibility to know whether any plant or seed is acceptable or allowable for the area being shipped to. Seller is not responsible for buyer’s use of plant or seeds and any dangers thereof. By purchasing this item buyer accepts this understanding. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE =====Seed is a live perishable product =All sales are Final The pictures are representative only - seeds are exactly as described here produced by professional growers – ----- Our goal is to provide rare and hard to find seeds for hobby growers and collectors. 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Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Willis, Texas
End Time: 2023-11-02T19:37:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Serendipity Seeds
Season of Interest: All
Type: Tropical Seeds
Climate: Sub-tropical, Tropical
Watering: Medium
Color: Black
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 8 (10 to 20 °F)
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Hard
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States