Tacca Chantrieri (Black bat plant)
$25.00
Tacca chantrieri AKA the Bat flower is a rare flowering plant that's related to the yam. It has a unique, wild looking flower resembling bat wings with extended whiskers. The Black bat plant is not a difficult plant to grow, making it a wonderful exotic addition to your collection. This plant is native to South Asia.
Plants and pots sold separately.
- Light
- Water
- Pet Friendly?
- General Care Tips
Indirect bright light. Does well in north, east or west partial shade exposure.
Water at least weekly, keeping the soil moist, but not soggy. Water when the top inch of the soil is dry.
No, this plant is toxic.
This plant thrives in higher humidity and does not like cold temperatures, keep indoor temp higher than 15.5 celsius. Remove old shedding leaves as they turn yellow. The Black bat plant, flowers throughout the year when given adequate light and regular feed.
Light
Indirect bright light. Does well in north, east or west partial shade exposure.
Water
Water at least weekly, keeping the soil moist, but not soggy. Water when the top inch of the soil is dry.
Pet Friendly?
No, this plant is toxic.
General Care Tips
This plant thrives in higher humidity and does not like cold temperatures, keep indoor temp higher than 15.5 celsius. Remove old shedding leaves as they turn yellow. The Black bat plant, flowers throughout the year when given adequate light and regular feed.