There is a debate on what part of Australia to grow them in,for example, they say that they need at least a zone 10-11 plant hardiness area to plant them in which is the mid north coast of New South Wales (Newcastle) which is near where I live,it got down to 2°C overnight at its lowest during winter time where I live. People are saying that they need a tropical zone (11a-11b) such as anything above Mackay for them to reliably survive. Since I live near Maitland, our zone is somewhere between 10b & 11a,so they should live there if my small papaya trees survived the winter. The bat plants have been known to survive in the colder part of Florida which is a 9b planting zone where it can get down below 0°C (20°F) overnight during the winter.
I wish every one who does a garden show and tell would please say were you are, so as to give people watching some clue as to how useful is the information, don't take this as criticising you just this type in general, having got that of my shoulders this was great
Hi John, when trying to find a location, a good tip is to click on their channel name, in this case "Paradise Distributors" and then in the top right hand corner click on the "About" button. Then read their description as it frequently specifies a location. In this particular case it is Nambour in Queensland. Kind regards Amy
I have one in zone 9 Florida and it took less than a year to give me a flower but not the seed pods. Do they need to be more mature? I grew from rhizome. How long before I can devide the rhizome? I don't always have luck with seeds. Thank you
So if I can grow gunnera manicata tinctoria and Kratom trees and the seeds I’d be safe to say I’d have good luck? They all seem to require the same treatment even if they come from two different worlds they are very similar
Hi! Is there a way I can contact you to chat? Mine is putting out it’s first seed pods. They’re only roughly a month old but it’s already putting out another flower. Should I still wait a year? I just read they come from 2 different regions and I believe mine may come from the opposite place as yours as my flowers never rise above the leaves and it has put out 4 flowers so far in the last 6 months or so.
I have a seed that is supposed to be a bat (or aka tacca). It has sprouted, the seed even looked like what the actual seed is, but I am concerned it is something different? Can someone please help me, I can send a picture of the plant, i just want to make sure, I don't want to grow something I don't want. I was really excited about this plant, now I'm not even sure it's the right plant 😔 someone please help me.
I've got some tubers of this plant and have planted them in a mix of bark, orchid mix and a very small amount of good potting medium. As they're tubers how should I go about watering them and how long might I expect (given the right amount of humidity etc.) before I see signs of growth from the tubers? Any advice would be very welcome as I tried last year but overwatered the tubers and they rotted.
They are prone to root rot...so its better to underwater than over....u can observe the leaves in the morning, if they droop slightingly, then its time to water....the leaves naturally droop if they are exposed to sun/wind, but will perk up again in the morning...
Hi , thanks so much for sharing your knowledge
I cannot find your worm wee fertilising , sounds exciting for good growth
There is a debate on what part of Australia to grow them in,for example, they say that they need at least a zone 10-11 plant hardiness area to plant them in which is the mid north coast of New South Wales (Newcastle) which is near where I live,it got down to 2°C overnight at its lowest during winter time where I live.
People are saying that they need a tropical zone (11a-11b) such as anything above Mackay for them to reliably survive.
Since I live near Maitland, our zone is somewhere between 10b & 11a,so they should live there if my small papaya trees survived the winter.
The bat plants have been known to survive in the colder part of Florida which is a 9b planting zone where it can get down below 0°C (20°F) overnight during the winter.
Just bought one here in Rockhampton, had one years ago got really big. Very dry here at the moment, your video excellent thank you
I wish every one who does a garden show and tell would please say were you are, so as to give people watching some clue as to how useful is the information, don't take this as criticising you just this type in general, having got that of my shoulders this was great
Hi John, when trying to find a location, a good tip is to click on their channel name, in this case "Paradise Distributors" and then in the top right hand corner click on the "About" button. Then read their description as it frequently specifies a location. In this particular case it is Nambour in Queensland. Kind regards Amy
Thank you very much for sharing information about bat plans.👍🌹
quite interesting how big that flower get , while i have seen a few that are small
I’m in the USA Florida zone 11. My bat plant is growing beautifully but the flower buds turn brown and die. Why?
Just bought some seeds. Hoping mine look half as good as yours!
I have one in zone 9 Florida and it took less than a year to give me a flower but not the seed pods. Do they need to be more mature? I grew from rhizome. How long before I can devide the rhizome? I don't always have luck with seeds.
Thank you
So if I can grow gunnera manicata tinctoria and Kratom trees and the seeds I’d be safe to say I’d have good luck? They all seem to require the same treatment even if they come from two different worlds they are very similar
How long does it take to sprout?
Can anyone tell me?.
Great info. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! When should I decide my Tacca? I have mine potted in a terra cotta pot-
Hi! Is there a way I can contact you to chat? Mine is putting out it’s first seed pods. They’re only roughly a month old but it’s already putting out another flower. Should I still wait a year? I just read they come from 2 different regions and I believe mine may come from the opposite place as yours as my flowers never rise above the leaves and it has put out 4 flowers so far in the last 6 months or so.
Comprei uma hoje nunca tinha visto desta flor fiquei encantada comprei logo
mine are breeding like bunneys I just keep giving them away and don't people freak out when they flower
Colin MacLaughlanWeir Want to sell one to me? hahaha
+Colin MacLaughlanWeir If you're in Sydney I'd like to buy one from you, please. They're not easy to find. Thanks
Can I buy one from you Colin, Px
would you please show how you collect the seed from the bat plant itself.
Where are you located?
Hi, do you still have available plant s for sale?
Can i order seedling from you?(black bat)
I have a seed that is supposed to be a bat (or aka tacca). It has sprouted, the seed even looked like what the actual seed is, but I am concerned it is something different? Can someone please help me, I can send a picture of the plant, i just want to make sure, I don't want to grow something I don't want. I was really excited about this plant, now I'm not even sure it's the right plant 😔 someone please help me.
how to buy?
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How to buy seeds and send them to Indonesia?
I've got some tubers of this plant and have planted them in a mix of bark, orchid mix and a very small amount of good potting medium.
As they're tubers how should I go about watering them and how long might I expect (given the right amount of humidity etc.) before I see signs of growth from the tubers?
Any advice would be very welcome as I tried last year but overwatered the tubers and they rotted.
They are prone to root rot...so its better to underwater than over....u can observe the leaves in the morning, if they droop slightingly, then its time to water....the leaves naturally droop if they are exposed to sun/wind, but will perk up again in the morning...
Lindas suas tacca 👏👏👏👏
panic attacks in paradise 🖤🦇
It looks like gremlin after late night eating... 😃
is very good
I spotted a nice heuchera in all that😁
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇧🇷
OMG♥
Tacca bat plant- th-cam.com/video/S5X3ny4Nb_k/w-d-xo.html
this place must be humid as f♡€k!
i love tacca's