Tacca leontopetaloides (Green Bat Flower) - Video 3

Botanical name: Tacca leontopetaloides

Common names: Green Bat Flower, Polynesian Arrowroot

Family: Dioscoreaceae

Origin: Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 35°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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