Description: Tacca chantrieri Green Bat Flower Light green bracts hover over dark maroon flowers veined with purple making this an outstanding specimen. 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 seed to germinate 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. Sow seeds upon arrival. Photos are licensed and copyright by various artists – BE Respectful and Do not use them - always get proper permission or licensing 20 Rare Seeds - Green Bat Flower Tacca chantrieri Green
Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Willis, Texas
End Time: 2023-11-21T12:53:57.000Z
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Climate: Dry, Sub-tropical, Tropical
Common Name: Green Bat Flower
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Brand: Serendipity Seeds
Season of Interest: all
Type: tropical seeds
Watering: Medium
Genus: Tacca
Sunlight: Partial Shade-sun
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Hard
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Color: 20 Seeds
Price: 8.99 USD
Available Quantity: 22
Quantity Sold: 3