Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee

Live Black Magic Taro Tropical Marginal Aquatic Pond/Bog Plant – Spring 2023

This plant is available for shipping June 19th Colocasia esculenta var. ‘Black Magic’Colocasia esculenta var. ‘Black Magic’ is an elephant ear plant that is very common in the water garden industry. Black Magic Taro is used as a tropical marginal plant in the water garden hobby. It has attractive purplish-black leaves and is planted at the edge of a water garden in shallow water. As the common name indicates, Colocasia esculenta var. ‘Black Magic’ has leaves shaped like an elephant ear. These large purplish-black leaves make Black Magic Taro a “must have” plant for every water garden. Common Name: Black Magic taroUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: WhiteLeaf Color: Purplish blackHeight: 3′ to 4’Width: 3” to 8”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: AsiaAvailable As: 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.

Black Bat Orchid Flower Seeds (Tacca chantrieri) RARE Tropical Garden Houseplant

Black Bat Orchid Flower Seeds (Tacca chantrieri) The Black Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri) is One of the Most Unique & Extraterrestrial Looking Flowers that can be Planted Outdoor and Indoors. This Very Rare Flower is a Type of Orchid that Looks like a Flying Bat in Terms of it’s Shape and Color. As a native tropical flowery plant of Asia, these flowers grow wildly in Southern China, especially in Yunnan Province. It can also be found in some Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Malaysia. Although it is classified as a tropical plant, this flower can be grown in subtropical areas and does Great Indoors in cooler areas. White Bat Flower, a rare variety which is known as Tacca integrifolia. It is considered a Newer & More Rare Version of black flower and characterized by white brackets. This summer patio plant will stick out in your visitor’s minds—its flower form is unexpected and extraordinary. It’s named for its bat-in-flight shape, but the deep purple and cream white tones, heavy veining and flowing lines almost look like something out of an art nouveau painting. Past the patio, this variety also makes an excellent indoor plant. In fact, it must be taken inside through winter in all but zone 10. Not only the habit, but its light requirements make it a good indoor plant. Because it’s native to the deep understory of Asian rainforests, it prefers full shade or low light. No need for a big bay window or strategically placed artificial lights to keep it healthy in the home. It blooms August through September over lush, green crinkled foliage that keeps up this tropical look through the season.Botanical NameTacca chantrieriCommon NameBat flower, tiger beard, cat’s whiskers, devil’s flowerPlant TypePerennialMature Size36 inches tall, 12 inches wideSun ExposurePartial sun to dappled shadeSoil TypeFertile, well-drainedSoil pH6.1 to 7.5Bloom TimeLate summer through fallFlower ColorBlack (dark purple)Hardiness Zones9b to 11Native AreasSoutheast Asia, Australia Bat Flower Germination:1) Sow the seeds into a moist potting compost mix with some perlite & vermiculite for great drainage.2) Use a heated propagator under them to keep the soil around 85 degrees to help speed germination rates.3) Very easy to grow, but Patience is needed as with any Exotic or Tropical seeds, and germination is erratic & can take anywhere from one to nine months;…But these Unique Extraterrestrial Looking Flowers are Definitely Worth the Wait! Please Check out our Other Items!Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don’t deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.

BLACK HERB GRASS JELLY SEEDS / HẠT SƯƠNG SÁO THẠCH ĐEN/ 台灣仙草

❗️High germination rate, but extremely difficult to sow. need to follow the instructions (steps) carefully and precisely ❗️Hạt có tỷ lệ nẩy mầm cao, nhưng khó ươm. Cần làm đúng quy trình hướng dẫn cẩn thận và chính xác———————————————————Planting season: Late spring/early summer Germination: 7-14 days Light: Partial shadeHumidity: HighGermination temp: 65F – 75FSoil: Rich, well-drainedGERMINATION: (Because the size is super small, you need to be careful in sowing them for the best germination process) -Step 1: Use “Seed Starting Potting Mix”. -Step 2: Do not soak seeds in water. -Step 3: Before sowing seeds in the ground, the soil must be moist. -Step 4: Open the seed bag and spread the seeds evenly on the ground. Do not spread in the same place (Remember Do not spread seeds in windy day) -Step 5: After spreading, absolutely do not cover the seeds with soil. -Step 6: Use a mist sprayer to water once a day and spray gently -Step 7: Use a food wrap to cover the mouth of the pot to ensure that moisture is not released into the environment. -Step 8: put the pot in the place with shade. do not place the pot under direct sun light when sowing. ———————————————————————————————– HƯỚNG DẪN GIEO HẠT:(Do những hạt này có kích thước siêu nhỏ nên bạn cần cẩn thận trong việc gieo hạt để tỷ lệ nẩy mầm tốt nhất)-Bước 1: Dùng “Seed Starting Potting Mix” để ươm hạt.-Bước 2: Không ngâm hạt trong nước.-Bước 3: Trước khi gieo hạt xuống đất, bạn nên tưới đất thật ẩm.-Bước 4: Mở túi hạt và rải hạt xuống bầu đất thật đều. ( Nhớ rằng, không rải hạt vào ngày có gió)-Bước 5: Sau khi rải, tuyệt đối không lấp đất lên hạt.-Bước 6: Dùng bình xịt phun sương để tưới mỗi ngày 1 lần và xịt thật nhẹ nhàng-Bước 7: Dùng 1 màn bọc thưc phẩm che lên miệng chậu để đảm bảo không thoát ẩm quá nhiều ra môi trường. -Bước 8: Để chậu ở bóng râm, Tuyệt đối không để chậu tiếp xúc với nắng.———————————————————————————————–Please Check out our store for other kinds of seeds! Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don’t deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.

BLACK HERB GRASS JELLY SEEDS / HẠT SƯƠNG SÁO THẠCH ĐEN/ 台灣仙草

❗️High germination rate, but extremely difficult to sow. need to follow the instructions (steps) carefully and precisely ❗️Hạt có tỷ lệ nẩy mầm cao, nhưng khó ươm. Cần làm đúng quy trình hướng dẫn cẩn thận và chính xác———————————————————Planting season: Late spring/early summer Germination: 7-14 days Light: Partial shadeHumidity: HighGermination temp: 65F – 75FSoil: Rich, well-drainedGERMINATION: (Because the size is super small, you need to be careful in sowing them for the best germination process) -Step 1: Use “Seed Starting Potting Mix”. -Step 2: Do not soak seeds in water. -Step 3: Before sowing seeds in the ground, the soil must be moist. -Step 4: Open the seed bag and spread the seeds evenly on the ground. Do not spread in the same place (Remember Do not spread seeds in windy day) -Step 5: After spreading, absolutely do not cover the seeds with soil. -Step 6: Use a mist sprayer to water once a day and spray gently -Step 7: Use a food wrap to cover the mouth of the pot to ensure that moisture is not released into the environment. -Step 8: put the pot in the place with shade. do not place the pot under direct sun light when sowing. ———————————————————————————————– HƯỚNG DẪN GIEO HẠT:(Do những hạt này có kích thước siêu nhỏ nên bạn cần cẩn thận trong việc gieo hạt để tỷ lệ nẩy mầm tốt nhất)-Bước 1: Dùng “Seed Starting Potting Mix” để ươm hạt.-Bước 2: Không ngâm hạt trong nước.-Bước 3: Trước khi gieo hạt xuống đất, bạn nên tưới đất thật ẩm.-Bước 4: Mở túi hạt và rải hạt xuống bầu đất thật đều. ( Nhớ rằng, không rải hạt vào ngày có gió)-Bước 5: Sau khi rải, tuyệt đối không lấp đất lên hạt.-Bước 6: Dùng bình xịt phun sương để tưới mỗi ngày 1 lần và xịt thật nhẹ nhàng-Bước 7: Dùng 1 màn bọc thưc phẩm che lên miệng chậu để đảm bảo không thoát ẩm quá nhiều ra môi trường. -Bước 8: Để chậu ở bóng râm, Tuyệt đối không để chậu tiếp xúc với nắng.———————————————————————————————–Please Check out our store for other kinds of seeds! Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don’t deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.