Product Description

Overview
The Black Tacca Chanteri (Tacca chantrieri), famously known as the Bat Flower, is one of nature’s most extraordinary plants. With its deep black petals and long whisker-like filaments, this tropical beauty brings an exotic and mysterious charm to any indoor or shaded garden setting.

Key Features

• Produces stunning, bat-shaped black-purple blooms.
• Ideal for tropical gardens or indoor ornamental pots.
• Rare and exotic plant species for collectors.
• Thrives in warm, humid, partially shaded areas.
• Non-GMO and easy to germinate with proper care.

Specifications

• Common Name: Black Bat Flower, Devil Flower
• Botanical Name: Tacca chantrieri
• Plant Type: Tropical Perennial
• Flower Color: Deep Black to Purple
• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
• Water Requirement: Moderate to High humidity
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Special Features: Rare species, exotic blooms, humidity-loving plant

Planting & Growing Guide

• Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Use a moist, well-draining tropical soil mix.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and maintain 25–30°C for germination.
• Keep the soil evenly moist with high humidity levels.
• Place pots in partial shade away from direct sunlight.
• Germination may take 6–8 weeks; transplant once seedlings are strong.