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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!
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How to Grow Bat Flower from Seed?
The first step in growing bat flowers from seed is to acquire a mature seed pod. Pods should be allowed to mature and dry right on the plant for the best chance of germination. Use a good potting soil that has been pre-moistened and plant seeds in a 2 inch (5 cm.) pot so they don’t need to be moved right away. Tacca plants do not seem to like to be transplanted and will take a while to recover. You may also choose to make your own mixture. A good planting medium is 10% sand, 40% peat moss, and 50% fine bark. Seeds don’t need any stratification or scarification to germinate, though soaking the seed in water overnight may help enhance germination. What they do need is time. Germination times run the gamut from a couple of weeks to several months.
They also need evenly moist soil but not soggy media. Use a clear cover over the pot to conserve moisture but remove it daily to release excess that will build up and can cause damping off.
The last important ingredient to successful bat flower seed germination is heat. A heated soil mat to keep the bottom of the medium warm will greatly improve your chances of seeing a little sprout.
Caring for Bat Flower Seedlings:
Remember where these amazing plants hail from and consider the wild seeds’ needs as you set up your nursery. Plants live in tropical rainforests and need plenty of warmth with a partially shaded location that mimics the dappled light of a treed area. Once you can safely handle the delicate seedlings, move them to larger pots. In summer, keep the little plants evenly moist, but in winter, diminish watering by half, while never allowing the plant to dry out completely. That would be a death knell for these humidity loving plants. If your heating system tends to dry out the air, mist the plants once per week or set the container in a saucer with some small pebbles and fill with water. This increases humidity without soaking the roots. An amazing tip from an expert grower is regarding water. He recommends using 1 cup (240 ml.) of hydrogen oxygen per gallon (4 L.) of water to help prevent fungal issues. Bat flowers in home cultivation are prone to these problems due to high humidity, low circulation, and often excess moisture.