Easy to Grow Tacca Chantrieri 'Black Bat Plant' Rhizome (1 Pack) - Unusual Dark Purple-Black Blooms Spring to Fall in Tropical Gardens

Brand: Easy to Grow

Color: Black

Features:

• PRODUCT: Includes 1 plant rhizome (Tacca Chantrieri / Black Bat Plant). Images are for reference.
• UNIQUE: Also known as the Bat Flower or Bat Plant, this exotic beauty flaunts some seriously unusual blooms that mimic a bat in flight. Growing bat flowers requires a little extra care, but the blossoms of this exotic specialty plant make the extra care worthwhile.
• BRAND: Easy to Grow is an American company that partners with farmers and growers.

Details: It comes as no surprise that Tacca Chantrieri, the Black Bat Flower is described as 'the most incredible plant on earth.' Exotic looking purple-black blooms with ruffled wings and long, hanging, whisker-like filaments hang 10-28 inches long, resembling a bat in flight. Large emerald green foliage surrounds the flowers that bloom in spring and can continue into early fall. True to its name, Tacca often flowers in time for Halloween. Keep the soil well-drained with even moisture for best performance. Do not let the roots sit in water. Most prefer to grow in a greenhouse environment for best success.

Tacca naturally grow in damp, shaded tropical areas, so it's no wonder that they require warm, humid shade to thrive. Mimic their natural environment by growing them in low light conditions of 40–60% shade, such as under trees or next to walls. They perform well in both the ground and containers, but need light, loamy, nutritious, and well-drained soil. Additionally, the large leaves will tatter and burn if exposed to wind, so be sure to provide some protection and keep indoor Tacca away from heating or cooling vents.