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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

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Shade

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Evergreen

Bloom Time

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Class

Bloom Time

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Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

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

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

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

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

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Non-patented

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

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Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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

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