Black Bat Flower Root. Native to certain parts of Southeast Asia the black bat flower plant Tacca chantrieri derived its name from its black-colored flower that resembles a bat in flight. Reaching lengths of up to 38cm 15 inch broad 20cm 8 inch wide the smooth lanceolate leaves with angular pleats are dark green with an under surface color of grayish green.
Plants need enough room for growth generally a 6 to a 12 round container will suffice to get started. The toxic element is sapogenin that contains steroid compounds. For a wide range of information on combating a large range of indoor plant diseases and pests click here.
The toxic element is sapogenin that contains steroid compounds.
Native to certain parts of Southeast Asia the black bat flower plant Tacca chantrieri derived its name from its black-colored flower that resembles a bat in flight. 11052021 Its possible to grow black bat flower in containers. Bat Flower plants can be grown as houseplants or outdoors in mild warm climates. Tacca chantrieri grow wild in the tropical forest from the regions of West Africa and Southeast Asia where they can get as tall as 90cm 35 inch.