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Post by vivgrows on Aug 24, 2014 23:13:10 GMT -5
Who knew that going grocery shopping could be so interesting. There amongst the tropical plants was a display of Tacca chantrieri, the black bat plant. I don't have a photo to post yet. I had seen this plant in catalogues and in books, but never had the opportunity to buy a plant in person. So of course I put one into my cart. When I got home, I researched it, and see that it has some humidity and other exacting requirements. Challenge accepted. Stay tuned for my adventure into blooming a Tacca, or at least keeping it green.
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Post by LucST on Aug 25, 2014 1:02:43 GMT -5
Cool which grocery store? I'm betting on Thrifty Foods.
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Post by shoggoths on Aug 25, 2014 6:12:36 GMT -5
Good luck with it.
Never had success with seeds.
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Post by cory on Aug 25, 2014 7:04:37 GMT -5
I have a black and a white
They are very very hard to grow here as a house plant.
Bright filtered light but no direct sun. They must be kept decently warm and prefer a humidity above 60%
They are not that hard to keep alive.
However keeping the leaves from curling and getting it to flower is another story.
I have had better success with regular fertilizing
They do get quite large. 4'
Good luck
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Post by vivgrows on Aug 25, 2014 23:57:25 GMT -5
Yikes. I was right about the challenge part. Thanks Cory for the tips. Luc, I bought the plant at Country Grocer $9.99.
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Post by LucST on Aug 26, 2014 1:31:55 GMT -5
Country Grocer does have some pretty good plants at times. Did you notice how they had a picture of a S. purpurea on they shelves last year?
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Post by cory on Oct 7, 2014 13:24:33 GMT -5
Here's an update Looks like it's going to flower soon Just like any plant easy in the right conditions seemingly impossible as a house plant.... Attachments:
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Post by sokkos on Oct 7, 2014 20:56:51 GMT -5
I saw some for sale when I was at the grocery store earlier tonight! Beautiful blooming plants for $29.99 and lots of them! Some were still wrapped in their paper sleeves. I was really excited and took some pictures. Needless to say, a lot of people were giving me weird looks as I snapped away with my phone.
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Post by ng on Oct 7, 2014 21:03:26 GMT -5
Im usually in the same boat. They're generally tacking a; 'SIR! You need to put a shirt on, this is a family-friendly restaurant. ' On for starts.
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