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Black Tacca Chanteri Seeds - Exotic Planting Seeds

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Product Description

Product Description

Overview
The Black Tacca Chanteri (Tacca chantrieri), famously known as the Bat Flower, is one of nature’s most extraordinary plants. With its deep black petals and long whisker-like filaments, this tropical beauty brings an exotic and mysterious charm to any indoor or shaded garden setting.

Key Features

  • Produces stunning, bat-shaped black-purple blooms.
  • Ideal for tropical gardens or indoor ornamental pots.
  • Rare and exotic plant species for collectors.
  • Thrives in warm, humid, partially shaded areas.
  • Non-GMO and easy to germinate with proper care.

Specifications

  • Common Name: Black Bat Flower, Devil Flower
  • Botanical Name: Tacca chantrieri
  • Plant Type: Tropical Perennial
  • Flower Color: Deep Black to Purple
  • Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
  • Height: 24–36 inches
  • Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade
  • Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
  • Water Requirement: Moderate to High humidity
  • USDA Zones: 9–11
  • GMO Status: Non-GMO
  • Special Features: Rare species, exotic blooms, humidity-loving plant

Planting & Growing Guide

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
  • Use a moist, well-draining tropical soil mix.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and maintain 25–30°C for germination.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist with high humidity levels.
  • Place pots in partial shade away from direct sunlight.
  • Germination may take 6–8 weeks; transplant once seedlings are strong.
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Features
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Life Cycle

Annual

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Planting Season

Spring–Early Summer

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Growth Habit

Mounding Spreading

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Flavor Profile

Not

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Plant Characteristics

Deep Black Blooms

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Use

Borders, Containers

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Growing Conditions

Full Sun, Loamy Soil

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Harvest Advantages

Continuous Bloom

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Plant Resistance

Heat Tolerant

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Seed Names

Black Velvet Petunia

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Seed Type

Hybrid Open-Pollinated

Planting Information
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Light Requirement

Full Sun

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Planting Depth

Surface Sow

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Sowing Method

Indoor or Direct

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Plant Spacing

10–12 Inches

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Days to Maturity

80–90 Days

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Soil Preparation

No Soaking Needed

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Hardiness Zones

9–11

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Water Needs

Moderate

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Planting Season

Spring

Coverage

Seed Count

Recommended Coverage

100

Up to 50 sq ft

500

Up to 250 sq ft

1000

Up to 500 sq ft

Frequently Asked Questions