Botanical Name | Tacca chantrieri |
Common Name | Bat flower, tiger beard, cat's whiskers, devil's flower |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Size | 36 inches tall, 12 inches wide |
Sun Exposure | Partial sun to dappled shade |
Soil Type | Fertile, well-drained |
Soil pH | 6.1 to 7.5 |
Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
Flower Color | Black (dark purple) |
Hardiness Zones | 9b to 11 |
Native Areas | Southeast Asia, Australia Bat Flower Germination: 1) Sow the seeds into a moist potting compost mix with some perlite & vermiculite for great drainage. 2) Use a heated propagator under them to keep the soil around 85 degrees to help speed germination rates. 3) Very easy to grow, but Patience is needed as with any Exotic or Tropical seeds, and germination is erratic & can take anywhere from one to nine months;...But these Unique Extraterrestrial Looking Flowers are Definitely Worth the Wait! Please Check out our Other Items! Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don't deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive. |