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Tacca, Bat Head Lily, Devil's Whiskers, White Bat Flower 'Nivea'

Tacca

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Genus

Tacca (TAK-kah)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dunnellon, Florida

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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