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Bat Flower emerging

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By Meanie


Bat Flower emerging (Tacca chantrieri (Bat Flower))

The individual flowers are starting to push out and the whole cluster is staring to darken up now.



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it is an incredible plant. almost like something that grows or lives under the sea.
is it a plant that has been around for a very long time?

2 Aug, 2011

 

Beyond the fact that the natural habitat of the Tacca is the tropical forests of China I know no more!

2 Aug, 2011

 

looks like its got a sun tan!!

2 Aug, 2011

 

It's getting there..........

2 Aug, 2011

 

looking fab Meanie there is always something interesting as the buds open , no sign from my seeds yet but it's early days..

2 Aug, 2011

 

It's especially interesting when it's the first time that you've seen it!
They can take up to nine months to germinate...............

2 Aug, 2011

 

that's true i've not seen one open, that's why i love your photo's of it opening.. yes i had them in hot water for 24 hours first so fingers crossed..

2 Aug, 2011

 

Fantastic!!!
Where are you keeping it at the moment???

2 Aug, 2011

 

Brilliantly Scarey.....

2 Aug, 2011

 

It's in the conservatory Alex.
It's certainly a little freaky Motinot!

2 Aug, 2011

 

They are a little disconcerting aren't they...but also very beautiful!

2 Aug, 2011

 

i think its glowing or glowering (?) and ready to come out with a roar ~ out of the bat cave!!!

2 Aug, 2011

 

I'm certainly getting excited!

2 Aug, 2011

 

Well I am!

2 Aug, 2011



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