Tacca chantrieri Rhyncattleanthe lustrous texture

lustrous texture

where it grows as an epiphyte on trees or a lithophyte on rocks

globose pendant flower structure as the typical form

A distinctive intermediate-growing species from Ecuador

Tacca chantrieri Rhyncattleanthe lustrous textureTacca chantrieri, known as the Black Bat Flower, is an extraordinary tropical plant that produces one of nature's most distinctive and conversation starting blooms. This striking species is highly prized by collectors for its unusual flowering display and dramatic presence in any plant collection. Light: Requires bright, filtered light but never direct sunlight. Too much direct light can scorch the leaves and inhibit flowering. Temperature: Needs