bat plant
Tacca integrifolia
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Stem Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Purple-red to brown Flowers
Sun:
part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The bat plant (Tacca integrifolia) requires moderate amounts of water. Water the plant when the soil feels dry to the touch and water until it begins to flow freely from the drainage holes in the pot. During the summer months (May-September), this plant should be watered about once a week. In the winter months (October-April), water less frequently but still make sure the soil doesn't dry completely.
sunlight
Bat plant (Tacca integrifolia) requires bright, indirect light for best growth. Ideally, they should be placed in an area of the home that receives some sunlight for 3 to 4 hours each day. As they are native to tropical regions, they prefer humid conditions and should not be placed in direct, hot sunlight.
pruning
Bat plant (Tacca integrifolia) should be pruned annually in early spring to ensure healthy growth. Pruning should remove dead and damaged leaves. In addition, the stems may require cutting back to reduce the size of the plant or to encourage new, fuller growth. Pruning should remove no more than 1/3 of the total plant material. Pruning should be done with clean, sterilized tools to prevent the spread of disease.
