Bat Flower, Cat's Whiskers, Devil Flower (Tacca chantrieri)

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bert ehrikon, Switzerland(Zone 6b) Oct 05, 2003

Common name: Bat Flower, Cat's Whiskers, Devil Flower
Family: Taccaceae
Genus: Tacca
Species chantrieri

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/54257/

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 05, 2003

WOW! I don't see the bat, but the other two common names are appropriate. Nice photo, cool flower.

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cynthiac Watauga, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 05, 2003

WOW is right! That's a cool flower. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Is it true that Bat Flower plants get wind burn easily?

I'll have to start looking for one of these! :)I've only seen one of the white ones before.

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bootandall Blenheim, New Zealand Oct 06, 2003

nice photo the flower is a floral arrangment by i't self

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loriluvplants Oct 11, 2003

where can i find one

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rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Oct 11, 2003

They are very particular and a little difficult to grow. You almost need a greenhouse.

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jfjccplant Lake City, FL Jun 21, 2004

we have it how do you multiply it

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Fran99 Spartanburg, SC Jun 22, 2004

I love it! Ordered some seeds from Thompson & Morgan but never planted them due to the difficulty of germination. They have to germinate at about 85 degress F. for months. Anyway, Thompson & Morgan has it, and also, a rare white form, T. nivea. Great pics. Tks

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Fran99 Spartanburg, SC Jul 10, 2004

Found my seeds of Tacca chantrieri. Have been in the freezer. Would like to give them to someone who can grow this challenging plant.

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breascoolmom Arlington, TX Jul 13, 2004

Hi. I just bought some seeds off of Ebay. Don't know anything about this plant. I live in North Central Texas. Will it grow ok here? This pic is of what it will and should look like. Any advice? My email is charline26_2000@yahoo.com

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