Tacca chantrieri - Black Bat Plant, Bat Flower, Devil Flower
- Mature size: 50cm-1m tall/wide.
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade-full shade
Uses: Pot/container plant, balcony/patio/verandah plant, indoor/house plant, exotic garden, small gardens, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, feature shrub, tropical garden.
Noteworthy: Evergreen, attractive flower, exotic and rare plant.
Tolerant: Humidity.
Colour/Growth form: Large green leaves, Black/Brown-dark purple flowers that resemble a bats face with long whiskers, clumping habit.
Tacca chantrieri, known as the Black Bat Plant or Devil Flower, is an exotic treasure for any plant enthusiast. Its eerie, bat face-shaped flowers, complete with long, whiskers, make it a captivating addition to shaded gardens or as a statement potted plant indoors. Native to Southeast Asia, this tropical beauty thrives in humid, shaded environments and features lush green leaves that add to its striking appeal. Growing a bit smaller than the White Bat Plant, it offers a touch of the extraordinary to any space. Perfect for those seeking a unique and rare plant with an unmistakable wow factor.
Tacca chantrieri - Black Bat Plant, Bat Flower, Devil Flower
- Mature size: 50cm-1m tall/wide.
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade-full shade
Uses: Pot/container plant, balcony/patio/verandah plant, indoor/house plant, exotic garden, small gardens, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, feature shrub, tropical garden.
Noteworthy: Evergreen, attractive flower, exotic and rare plant.
Tolerant: Humidity.
Colour/Growth form: Large green leaves, Black/Brown-dark purple flowers that resemble a bats face with long whiskers, clumping habit.
Tacca chantrieri, known as the Black Bat Plant or Devil Flower, is an exotic treasure for any plant enthusiast. Its eerie, bat face-shaped flowers, complete with long, whiskers, make it a captivating addition to shaded gardens or as a statement potted plant indoors. Native to Southeast Asia, this tropical beauty thrives in humid, shaded environments and features lush green leaves that add to its striking appeal. Growing a bit smaller than the White Bat Plant, it offers a touch of the extraordinary to any space. Perfect for those seeking a unique and rare plant with an unmistakable wow factor.
