Tacca Black Bat Plant
Tacca Black Bat Plant
The Black Bat Plant, also known as the Tacca Chantrieri, is a stunning and mysterious tropical plant from South-East Asia, India, and Southern China. The Bat Plant boasts some of the most beautiful and unusual flowers you’ll ever encounter - long, deep black starburst petals are lined with tiny green hairs and hang from bracts and tassels resembling bat wings, giving this plant its name. With its lush, emerald-green leaves, the Bat Plant creates an enchanting display and adds a tropical flair to any garden or interior space. Though a bit of extra care and attention is required to get the full beauty of this tropical marvel, it’s worth the effort for those who want to bring a special and truly unique beauty to their home. In tropical and sub-tropical climates, the Black Bat Plant can be grown outdoors (such as Queensland) or brought inside to be enjoyed as a houseplant. With its lush foliage, captivatingly eerie blooms, and delightful mystery, the Black Bat Plant is definitely worth seeking out.
| Position | Keep in some direct sunlight or provide artificial light. Avoid heaters and draughty positions. |
| Temperature | Likes a humid environment. Keep temperatures above 10 degrees or may cause plant to go dormant. |
| Water | Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings. |
| Fertiliser | Fertilise regularly in spring and summer. |
| Repotting | Only when well established in pot or mid-spring. |
| Pet Friendly | Tacca are not Pet Friendly |
May also be known as: Bat Flower, Cat’s Whiskers, Devil Flower, Tacca integrifolia chantreieri
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