The photo on the seed box looks more like an alien creature (or, at the very least, some kind of black jellyfish), but in fact, the plant is actually called a Bat Plant (Tacca Chantrierei). Here's how they describe it on the back of the package: "A bizarre plant with malevolent dusky black blooms with bat-like long tentacles. Makes an unusual houseplant."
Yes, indeedy - I'd call malevolent bat-like tentacles unusual! This is supposed to be somewhat tricky to germinate and grow (the germination period is 1-9 MONTHS!!), but we are in seed mode at the moment, so it seemed like as good a time as any for a challenge! Photos to follow, should there ever be anything to photograph!
Meanwhile, if you are feeling daring, look what I found on Amazon! Why not order a packet and see how you make out? Shouldn't every household include a malevolent plant?
Well that looks interesting so I'm going to look it up and see if it is a tropical that will grow here outdoors. Most indoor plants grow here in gardens. Can't say I've seen that one though. (If I find one in the nursery I'll let you know.) Sharon.
ReplyDeleteNow THAT would be cool - to see one growing outside! Should you find one, please post photos!
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