Tacca chantrieri, commonly known as the Black Bat Flower, is a striking and exotic plant known for its unique and dramatic appearance. Its dark, bat-shaped flowers with long whisker-like bracts make it a fascinating addition to any indoor plant collection, adding an air of mystery and elegance.
Native to: Tacca chantrieri is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and southern China, where it grows in the understory of rainforests, thriving in warm, humid conditions with dappled light.
Water: Water your Tacca chantrieri thoroughly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. It is essential to provide good drainage to prevent root rot. During the growing season, water more frequently, but reduce watering in the winter when the plant’s growth slows down.
Light: This plant prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves and flowers, so it’s best placed in a spot where it receives filtered light. It can also tolerate partial shade, which mimics its natural habitat in the forest understory.
Humidity: High humidity levels between 60% and 80% are ideal for Tacca chantrieri. In drier indoor environments, maintain humidity with a humidifier, a pebble tray with water, or by regularly misting the plant. This plant is also suitable for terrarium environments where humidity can be consistently high.
Temperature: Maintain a temperature range of 18°C to 26°C for optimal growth. Tacca chantrieri is sensitive to cold, so avoid exposing it to temperatures below 15°C. Keeping the plant within this temperature range will ensure healthy growth and vibrant flowers.
For more information on its care, please watch this great video.
Please note: we can't guarantee the plant will be in flower at the point of shipping.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
