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Tacca chantrieri, Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca

Tacca chantrieri

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Origin: Tropical regions of Southeast Asia and West Africa
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliageUnusual color

Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers". The small black flowers are succeeded by heavy berries, corrugated olive-green leaves with oblique base. These are interesting, evergreen, perennial and herbaceous plants that grow wild in many tropical climates. They can be grown in humid, tropical greenhouses. See page about Tacca.


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Tacca chantrieri - Bat Head Lily, Black Tacca

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca. Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$49.95