{"product_id":"tacca-chantrieri","title":"Tacca chantrieri – black bat flower, a spectacular tropical rarity","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTacca chantrieri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Bat Flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack bat flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is an exotic tropical plant, fascinating for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eunusual, almost black flowers with broad petals and long filaments resembling a bat's whiskers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a collector's species, valued both for its dramatic inflorescences and its glossy, deep green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dioscoreaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, southern China)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e large, elliptical, glossy, with prominent veins; lush, tropical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e blackish violet, spectacular, with 20–30 cm long filaments; it usually blooms in summer-autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e herbaceous, medium-sized (up to 60 cm tall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers bright, indirect light, without direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e regular; the substrate should be kept moist but well drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e loose, rich in organic matter – ideally a mix for tropical plants (peat + perlite + fine bark).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 20–28°C; avoid exposure below 16°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e high; misting the leaves or using a humidifier is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare, spectacular and exotic collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts unusual flowers attract attention in any indoor space or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for tropical plant displays, large terrariums or humid, bright spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of unusual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The leaves may show imperfections caused by transport or acclimatization. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight including pot approx. 65 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"with flowers or flower stem - 17 cm pot","offer_id":55226704101702,"sku":"Cu confirmare telefonica!","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-6826.jpg?v=1792655949","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-lu\/products\/tacca-chantrieri","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}