Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower)

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Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) is a unique houseplant that adds color and character to any plant collection. This houseplant makes a great addition to shelves, plant stands, and indoor collections.

Size

4 Inch

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Mysterious, exotic, and unforgettable — the Tacca Chantrieri, commonly known as the Bat Flower, is one of the most unusual and captivating plants you can grow. Its dramatic dark blooms resemble a bat in flight, complete with wide “wings” and long, whisker-like bracts that can extend over a foot in length. The deep purple to near-black flowers create an otherworldly display that instantly becomes a conversation piece.

Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Bat Flower thrives in warm, humid environments and rewards attentive care with spectacular blooms that feel almost magical. It’s a true collector’s plant, perfect for those who appreciate rare and extraordinary botanical forms.

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Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) is a medium size plant. Nursery pot measures approximately 4 inches.

Each plant arrives in a nursery grower's pot.

Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) has a compact upright growth habit.

Each plant is unique. Size and shape may fluctuate by season.

Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower): Plant Care Guide

Plant Origin

Native to tropical regions. Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) grows best in warm environments.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) prefers consistent indirect light for steady growth.

Water Requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) can benefit from extra humidity. Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Flower) can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.