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ornamentalFamily: DioscoreaceaeGenus: Tacca
Cultivar
Bat Flower
Tacca 'Bat Flower'
Cultivar: Bat Flower
Tacca chantrieri, commonly known as the Bat Flower, is an extraordinary tropical plant prized for its architectural, dark green, lance-shaped leaves and highly unusual, dark purple-black flowers. These blooms feature long, whisker-like bracts that create an intricate, dramatic display. It thrives in high-humidity, low-light environments, making it a favorite for experienced indoor gardeners and tropical landscape enthusiasts.
The Bat Flower is a stunning, exotic tropical perennial famous for its unique, dark, bat-wing-shaped flowers and dramatic, oversized foliage. It serves as a sophisticated specimen plant for humid, indoor environments or warm-climate shade gardens.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light or filtered shade; avoid direct afternoon sun.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the very top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid completely drying out.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide.
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading leaf habit.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires high humidity (above 60%) to prevent leaf browning and encourage flowering. Keep away from cold drafts and direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Highly sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces complex, dark-colored inflorescences with long, dangling whiskers. Flowering typically occurs when the plant is mature and under consistent warm, humid conditions.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light or filtered shade; avoid direct afternoon sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate during the warm, humid growing season.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, dilute liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season; reduce feeding significantly in winter.
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Pruning
Remove old or yellowing leaves at the base as needed. Trim flower stalks after they fade to maintain plant appearance.
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Care notes
Requires high humidity (above 60%) to prevent leaf browning and encourage flowering. Keep away from cold drafts and direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, spreading leaf habit.
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Spacing
24-36 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces complex, dark-colored inflorescences with long, dangling whiskers. Flowering typically occurs when the plant is mature and under consistent warm, humid conditions.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Highly sensitive to temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow only the very top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid completely drying out.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, airy potting medium containing peat, orchid bark, and perlite for excellent drainage.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture in high-humidity rooms like bathrooms or solariums; ensure the pot has drainage holes.
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Family
Dioscoreaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, dark green, leathery, prominently veined foliage.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are large, lanceolate, and deeply veined; avoid depicting serrated edges or variegated patterns unless specific to a cultivar.
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Fruit Flower Look
Deep purple to black, intricate, bat-shaped flowers with long, trailing filaments.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are complex; do not depict them on juvenile, starter-stage plants as they only develop on mature, established specimens.
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Growth Habit Rules
Avoid describing as a vine or shrub; it is a clumping, herbaceous perennial.
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Mature Plant Look
Large, upright, architectural foliage with dark, dramatic flower clusters.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright, glossy dark green foliage arranged in a rosette; distinct, complex dark purple-black flowers emerging on long stalks.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the integrity of the upright foliage and the specific whisker-like appendages on the flowers in mature illustrations.
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Plant Faqs
How much humidity does a Bat Flower need? It requires high humidity, ideally above 60%, to thrive and flower properly. Why are the leaf tips turning brown? This is often a sign of low humidity or underwatering in this moisture-loving tropical. Can I grow this plant outdoors? It can be grown outdoors in shaded, frost-free, high-humidity tropical climates (zones 10-12).
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Root Look
Compact, healthy, pale root plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, porous organic mix containing visible peat and bark.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with tender, lance-shaped green leaves in a clumping habit, typically showing no flowering activity.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft green, slightly pleated leaves with visible veining; compact root system suitable for plug establishment.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow the Bat Flower. This is the Bat Flower, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Bat Flower become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. The Bat Flower is defined by its dramatic, dark, bat-shaped flowers and long, whisker-like bracts that create a sophisticated, architectural display. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container when it is well-established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Tacca Bat Flower Tacca chantrieri tropical plants exotic flowers houseplants indoor gardening Agardeni rare plants
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Youtube Video Summary
The Bat Flower is a dramatic tropical plant known for its striking, dark-colored flowers and large, architectural foliage. Ideal for humid indoor spaces, it provides an exotic touch to any tropical plant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Exotic Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri)
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