Black Bat Flower Tacca chantrieri Rooted Starter Plant
About This Plant
Black Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri) is a tropical flowering plant known for its dramatic dark, bat-shaped bracts and deep purple to black flowers. This listing provides a small rooted starter plant, suitable for shaded gardens or indoor collections. The plant prefers rich, well-draining soil and bright indirect to partial shade, with consistent moisture and no waterlogging.
What You Will Receive
You will receive 1 small rooted starter plant of Black Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri).
Growing or Planting Information
- Plant Type: Tropical flowering plant
- Plant Stage: Small rooted starter
- Flower Color: Deep Purple to Black
- Sunlight: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
- Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Upright clumping plant
- Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates
- USDA Zone: 10–11 (outdoor)
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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