Tacca chantrieri
Native range: Southeast Asia
Known names: Black Bat Flower
Hardiness: Best if kept above 60°F / 15°C
Mature Size: ~12" tall x ~20" wide , ~35" Flower stalk
Light: Morning sun, dappled light, diffused window light
Water: Keep soil moist, not wet. Benefits from high humidity
Soil: Standard potting soil
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot
This plant benefits greatly from higher humidity. Leaves look like cumbled paper, grows similarly to Peace Lilies. Cluster of flowers grow on inflorescence suspended above leaves. "Whiskars" accompany flower clusters, looks more like a cat's face than a bat.
Tacca chantrieri (Black Bat Flower) [4"]
SKU: 4859537137961
$28.00Price