Tacca chantrieri ‘Black’ – Black Bat Flower, Cat Whiskers, Devil Flower (4.5″ Pot)

Description

Tacca chantrieri ‘Black’ is a flowering tropical oddity featuring large, purple-black flowers, reminiscent of flying bats, with long, hanging whiskers. The foliage is attractive as well, with large, green, rippled leaves growing in a clump.

Black Bat Flower makes an excellent showcase for a summer patio container, or can be adapted as a houseplant. It prefers moderate to high humidity. The soil should be kept consistently lightly moist, but never soggy or waterlogged. Also, bright light is required to encourage blooming, but avoid direct sun exposure.