Black Bat Plant - Tacca chantrieri - Tube / QLD is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Black Bat Plant creates an unforgettable exotic display with its dramatic black flowers and long whisker-like bracts that look almost otherworldly. It brings a rare, luxurious, tropical presence to any shaded garden space with surprisingly little effort once established.
✔ Incredible black blooms - Produces unique bat-shaped flowers unlike anything else in the garden.
✔ Long trailing bracts - Adds a mysterious, dramatic look that captivates anyone who sees it.
✔ Thrives in shade - Perfect for darker areas where other tropicals struggle.
✔ Lush, broad foliage - Creates a soft, rainforest feel with elegant green leaves.
✔ Conversation-starting feature plant - Instantly becomes the highlight of any collection.
✅ Shaded feature plant - Ideal for creating a dramatic focal point in low-light garden areas.
✅ Understory rainforest planting - Thrives beneath taller trees, palms, or dense canopy.
✅ Indoor tropical showpiece - Perfect for bright shaded indoor spots that need a statement plant.
✅ Lush garden layering - Adds rare form and colour to tropical beds and foliage groupings.
Spacing: Plant 60 to 90cm apart for full, lush growth and to allow room for the extraordinary flowers to stand out. Adding extra plants creates a dramatic cluster effect.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
How large does the Black Bat Plant grow?
It typically reaches around 60 to 90cm tall, with broad leaves that fill the space beautifully.
Is it difficult to grow?
It is easier than many expect, thriving in warm, shaded, and humid conditions with consistent moisture.
When does it flower?
The dramatic bat-like blooms usually appear in the warmer months, often flowering multiple times in the season.
Can it grow indoors?
Yes, it performs very well indoors in bright, indirect light with good humidity levels.
Does it need special soil?
It prefers well-drained, moist soil, but once established it grows reliably with minimal intervention.
Don’t wait - secure your Black Bat Plant today and bring this rare exotic beauty into your garden!
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