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Tacca Chantrieri Nivea White Bat Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Tacca Chantrieri Nivea White Bat Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Plant in a moist, well-drained, organic-rich medium. Keep warm and humid until germination.

How to Grow


Grow in bright, indirect light with high humidity. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Protect from cold drafts and direct sun.

Tips


Use a humidity tray or mist regularly. Avoid temperature fluctuations and allow time—germination may be slow.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

tropical appearance

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring to Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental use only

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Both

About
Tacca Chantrieri Nivea White Bat Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering tropical perennial


Tacca chantrieri ‘Nivea’ is a rare ornamental plant native to Southeast Asia, prized for its striking white bat-like flowers and long whisker bracts. The plant thrives in warm, humid environments and filtered light, making it ideal for tropical gardens, greenhouses, and indoor plant displays. Its dramatic blooms and lush foliage make it a favorite among collectors and exotic plant enthusiastS

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Partial Shade / Indirect Light

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate to High

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

45–60 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000148695

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes White Bat Flower different from other tropical flowering plants?

Its unusual white bat-shaped blooms with long whisker-like bracts create a dramatic and distinctive ornamental display.

Can White Bat Flower be grown in decorative containers?

Yes, it performs well in large containers with rich, well-drained growing media in protected locations.

Will the lush foliage remain attractive throughout the growing season?

Yes, the broad tropical leaves provide lasting ornamental interest even when the plant is not in bloom.

Can White Bat Flower be grown in shaded tropical-style gardens?

Yes, it thrives in partially shaded gardens, conservatories, and sheltered outdoor spaces with suitable conditions.

Do pollinating insects visit the flowers?

Yes, the unusual blooms may attract pollinating insects when grown outdoors under favorable conditions.

Does this perennial return each growing season?

Yes, healthy plants can produce fresh foliage and distinctive blooms year after year under suitable growing conditions.