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When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom

Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca

🌚 When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom
  • Tacca Lily - has been in bloom all summer, on an off.
  • Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
  • Perfect container plant for a greenhouse. Needs filtered light, prefers high humidity.
  • Comes in different species and colors: Black, White, Green:

Tacca nivea - White Tacca
Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca
Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Tacca

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Bat Head - Devil Flower

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What does Clitoria flower look like? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What does Clitoria flower look like?

Clitoria ternatea - also called Butterfly Pea

💞 What does Clitoria flower look like?

💙 Clitoria ternatea - also called Butterfly Pea, has distinctive, delicate blooms resembling certain anatomical features... These curious flowers have the shape of clitoris - hence the name of the plant.

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Flowers with lady's parts
Clitoria and its Tea Infusion

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What flower looks plastic. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What flower looks plastic

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, flower

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, flower

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, fruit with seeds

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, fruit with seeds

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, fruit

Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple, fruit

What flower looks plastic... or ceramic?

🔥 #Fun_Facts: Clusia lanceolata - Porcelain Flower or Cerra Cipapau Apple is a delightful small tree native to America with flowers looking just like they are made of porcelain! Gorgeous pink flowers with mauve throats look almost artificial. The tree happily blooms in shade, and the fruit resembles a small apple and is enjoyed by birds and wildlife. Very undemanding plant.

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Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

🔍 Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium

💎 Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium. This rare rainforest gem flaunts leaves that can stretch up to 6 feet long, creating a stunning cascading effect when grown in hanging baskets. Plus, it surprises with bright pink, showy fruits that add a vibrant splash of color to its dramatic foliage!

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