Tacca leontopetaloides typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
batflower
Tacca leontopetaloides
The batflower (Tacca leontopetaloides) is an exotic flower from Asia and the South Pacific with an unique shape and color combination. It features long, purplish-black bracts that spread outward like wings with purple-white flowers in the center. The flowers have long, whisker-like filaments and dark, purple anthers, creating a striking appearance. Its long-lasting, sweet-smelling blooms can last up to four weeks, making them attractive to gardeners. The batflower is also known as the cat’s whiskers or the black bat, as its striking blooms resemble those of a bat in flight or a cat with outstretched whiskers. Delicate and dramatic, the batflower is an eye-catching addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Stem Propagation,Seed Propagation,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11
Flowers:
Yellow-green to purple Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering your batflower (Tacca leontopetaloides) should occur every 7-10 days depending on how fast the top 2-3 inches of soil dry out. Water the plant deeply and thoroughly to keep the soil evenly moist. Allow the soil to have a few days of drying out before watering again. Avoid overwatering which can cause excess foliage growth and decline in flower development.
sunlight
The batflower (Tacca leontopetaloides) plant species requires a moderate amount of sunlight. It is best to provide 4-6 hours of partial sun or indirect sunlight each day. Too much direct sun can cause the plant to become stressed or burned, while too little sun may cause the leaves to become weak and narrow. Therefore, it is best to find a spot in the garden where the plant can receive partial sun for most of the day.
pruning
Pruning a batflower should be done in mid-summer after it has finished blooming. For best results, you should prune the plant back by about 1/3 of its total height. Pruning too much can lead to fewer or weaker flowers, so try to be judicious when pruning. In addition, remove any dead leaves, flowers, or stems that may have died off over the winter season. Finally, try to work with the natural shape of the plant when pruning, in order to preserve its unique, dark-purple leaf markings.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Tacca leontopetaloides typically starts flowering in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
