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4" Pot

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Tacca Chantrieri Black

$15

Medium - Bright

When top quarter dry

High

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4" Pot

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Tacca Chantrieri Black, commonly known as the Black Bat Flower, is one of the most striking and exotic plants you can grow indoors. Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, this plant is renowned for its unique and dramatic appearance. The most distinctive feature of the Black Bat Flower is its large, purple-black flowers and bracts that strikingly resemble flying bats, complete with long, hanging filaments that look like whiskers. These flowers can create a spectacular display, especially when they bloom against the backdrop of the plant's large, glossy, rippled green leaves that grow in a dense clump.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

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All of our deliveries are carbon neutral.

In store shopping and free local pick up available at our store located at 21A Bathurst St, Toronto.

Free local delivery* available within City of Toronto and surrounding areas including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.

Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada. We ship out on every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) for orders placed by Saturday midnight.

Winter safe packaging

We check the destination weather for each package to make sure they arrive safely with whatever it takes. Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage when mailing in a box, if weather requires.

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All of our plants available online are also available at our downtown Toronto store. Feel free to visit us and explore our green oasis for more inspiration and a firsthand look at our diverse collections. Our team is there to answer any questions and help with all your plant needs, whether you're shopping online or in-store.

Tacca Chantrieri Black

4" Pot

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$15

Care Guide

How to take care of Tacca Chantrieri Black

Sun: Indirect

Tacca Chantrieri Black should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.

Light: Medium - Bright

Tacca Chantrieri Black will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: When top quarter dry

Allow the top quarter of the soil to dry before watering Tacca Chantrieri Black again. This usually takes about 3 - 4 days in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: High

Tacca Chantrieri Black likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.

Pet Caution

Tacca Chantrieri Black is moderately toxic and can cause some adverse reactions when ingested so it is best to not let your pets eat it, which we advise for all plants in general. The severity of the reaction will depend on how much of the plant is ingested but, if you know your pet typically does not eat your plants, this plant will be suitable for your home.

Plant Bio

About Tacca Chantrieri Black

Botanical Name: Tacca chantrieri ‘Black’

Common Name: Black Bat Flower, Cat Whiskers, Devil Flower

Origin: Southeast Asia

Plant Story

Introducing the Tacca Chantrieri Black, also known as the Black Bat Flower, a mysterious and visually stunning houseplant that captivates with its unique beauty and otherworldly allure. This botanical curiosity is not just a plant; it's a piece of nature's art, evoking intrigue and wonder with its dramatic, bat-like flowers.

The Tacca Chantrieri Black is famed for its large, purple-black flowers that strikingly resemble flying bats, complete with long, hanging filaments that mimic whiskers. These exotic blooms are a marvel of the plant world, surrounded by dark bracts that enhance their mystique. The plant's foliage is equally impressive, featuring large, green, rippled leaves that grow in a lush clump, adding to its dense, jungle-like appearance.

To ensure your Black Bat Flower thrives, provide it with a humid, warm environment and shade it from direct sunlight. It prefers bright, indirect light that highlights the deep colours of its blooms without causing damage. This sensitivity to light underscores the importance of carefully selecting our environments to best showcase our unique traits.

Watering should be consistent, keeping the soil moist but well-drained to avoid waterlogging. The Black Bat Flower's need for specific moisture levels teaches us the importance of nurturing with precision—providing just what is needed for growth and flourishing without overdoing it.

The Tacca Chantrieri Black's rare and striking appearance not only makes it a focal point of any plant collection but also a conversation starter that sparks imagination and curiosity. It's a reminder of the diversity and beauty found in nature's designs, urging us to appreciate the unusual and the spectacular.

Embrace the Tacca Chantrieri Black in your home, and let it inspire you with its eerie elegance and the magical presence of its bat-like blooms. It's not just a plant; it's a symbol of nature's endless capacity for wonder, a testament to the intriguing and the extraordinary hidden in the world around us.

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