Family: Taccaceae
Genus: Tacca (TAK-kah) (Info)
Species: leontopetaloides (lee-on-toh-pet-al-OY-deez) (Info)
Synonym:Tacca pinnatifida
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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Blue-Green
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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