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Tacca chantrieri /Black Bat Plant
Tropical plant with a rare exotic bloom
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Scientific Name:
Tacca chantrieri
Common Name:
Black Bat Plant
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This semi-tropical produces large coarse textured foliage and exotic flowers. Plants can be somewhat tempermental in their growth requirements. Apparently they need to be repotted every year or so and need good air circulation. This plant is well adapted to growing in containers. Plant in a fertile, well drained soil and provide filtered sunlight during the day. The foliage looks somewhat like the peace plant (spathiphyllum).