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The listing, VERY RARE "WHITE BAT FLOWER" 5 SEEDS!! has ended.

"WHITE BAT" FLOWER SEEDS

Tacca Intergrifolia- White Bat Wings with Purple Whiskers. Endangered Species List

Belonging to the yam family, these beauty's have a history of frighten folks who believed their distinctive yellow eyes would follow them around the room or garden. And of course it didn't help that each plant produced 6-12 stalks with each boasting a plate size 12" (wide) FLOWER WITH 28" (long) PURPLE WHISKERS that appeared to a LARGE BAT flying above the foliage!

ZONES:8-11 GERMINATION TIME: 1-9 MONTHS
Tropical knowledge is beneficial for growing this species.

Seeds packaged in glassine bag. Color picture & instructions. FREE SHIPPING

Questions & Comments

\(͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)/ fanned and watching.\(͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)/

Dec 4th, 2013 at 4:52:54 PM PST by

Thanks for visiting my little garden!

Dec 4th, 2013 at 8:32:40 PM PST by

Are these perennials or annuals? Do they grow in full sun or would they grow in the shade?

Dec 6th, 2013 at 3:50:44 AM PST by

They're perennials and extreme shade lovers. I did forget to mention in my other postings that these seeds need to be started and maintained under Florescent grow lights and a plastic grow tent (for humidity). After the first two leaves appear the tent can go but the lights need to remain until well established.

Dec 6th, 2013 at 12:04:02 PM PST by

Type of soil, sun, water, could be plant in pots? Any other relevant info, I'm more into fruits & vegetables, but this is beautiful. As you can see I'm a novice on flowers!!!

Dec 6th, 2013 at 6:21:04 AM PST by

Soil: well draining/loamy peat with vermiculite/or sand + rich compost. Sun: must have 80% shade as they are used to growing under a rain forest canopy. Water: moist but never wet and soggy...they don't like wet feet! Pots: highly recommended! Transfer seedlings to small pot and then move up to one no bigger than 12" across.
I recommend some Tropical knowledge and lots of patience :) This is not a novice flower, but then, it's free and who knows...it may grow beautifully for you!

Dec 6th, 2013 at 11:58:47 AM PST by

very pretty is it easy to grow

Dec 6th, 2013 at 9:11:58 AM PST by

About as easy as that adorable baby in your arms :) They're slow and fussy about their needs...which is a rain forest atmosphere. But once established, they require less attention.

Dec 6th, 2013 at 11:49:47 AM PST by

fanned and watching. if you are interested, I trade heirloom, organic, and non gmo seeds. I have tons of different kinds. contact me if you would like.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 2:31:01 AM PST by

ty :)

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:46:27 PM PST by

Awesome looking plant. I just might try :)

Dec 7th, 2013 at 10:48:29 AM PST by

You're a brave Gardener :) That's the spirit!!

Dec 7th, 2013 at 7:03:52 PM PST by

gorgeous, but my seeds never do well, guess I don't have a green thumb. I raise bromeliads and they do fantastic, though.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 12:44:45 PM PST by

That's ok...few of us can grow everything and seeds are a bit more difficult, but have their advantages in price and boasting privileges :) I just saw a large Turquoise Bromeliad that blew my mind and is now on my most wanted list! Fabulous & regal plants!!

Dec 7th, 2013 at 7:02:15 PM PST by

These are awesome!!!I would love to be able to grow these.Do you know what plants they are related to?Such as they kinda favor a hosta.I do well with tropical plants but don't know anything about starting them from seeds.Watching, and fanned and might just bid if you can help me figured out how to grow them.lol

Dec 7th, 2013 at 3:58:34 PM PST by

Actually, they're from the Yam family! You have half the battle won if you can maintain established tropicals but there is a bit of pampering & TLC involved with starting rare ones from seed...sterilized & heated soil, humidity tenting and Florescent lights until ready to be transplanted. But obviously well worth the effort for such a beauty!!

Dec 7th, 2013 at 6:56:46 PM PST by

I thought these only came from bulbs???

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:39:20 PM PST by

Tacca's will give you both seeds & bulbs :) I can get the bulbs for the Black Bat, but haven't come across any in the Whites.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:49:08 PM PST by

Do they need to grown like an orchid???

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:40:29 PM PST by

Actually...that's an excellent example! The requirements & TLC are about the same.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:51:30 PM PST by

It is a beautiful plant.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:41:52 PM PST by

I concur. Absolutely stunning!!

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:52:20 PM PST by

Thank you.

Dec 7th, 2013 at 9:53:22 PM PST by

Fanned you. Been watching for several days. Excellent auction item.

Dec 8th, 2013 at 1:05:25 AM PST by

ty so much Deanna! Glad you're enjoying the offerings :)

Dec 8th, 2013 at 3:34:37 PM PST by

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