Tacca chantrieri, nicknamed the "bat flower" or "devil flower," is a fascinating tropical plant with a mysterious and exotic allure. Its large, lanceolate, glossy, intense dark green leaves resemble those of hostas or miniature banana trees. They form an elegant clump at the base. The flowers are purple to blackish-violet, with a structure that evokes a bat in flight. They possess two large main bracts resembling wings, accompanied by long hanging filaments that can exceed 30 cm, accentuating their supernatural appearance. Flowering generally occurs in spring and summer, sometimes several times a year if conditions are favorable.
Warning! Handle with care to avoid irritation. Contains calcium oxalate crystals, ingestion of which can be harmful to pets such as cats and dogs. Consumption can lead to symptoms such as salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
- Family: Dioscoreaceae
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil surface to dry out between waterings
- Ambient humidity: High
- Potting soil type: Rich and well-draining.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Temperature: Warm
- Between 18°C and 28°C
- Never below 15°C
Pot diameter: 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
