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Product Description
Tacca Nivea, commonly known as the Bat Flower, produces striking, exotic blooms resembling the wings of a bat. This heirloom variety is low-maintenance and perfect for home gardeners seeking unique, long-lasting flowers to enhance indoor or outdoor garden spaces. Its dramatic, dark blooms attract attention and add a distinctive focal point to any collection.
Features:
Tacca Nivea Bat Flower variety
Produces unique, bat-shaped blooms
Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Ideal for indoor pots, shaded garden beds, and exotic garden displays
Adds a dramatic, eye-catching element to your garden
Specifications:
Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
Height: 18–24 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining, rich soil
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 9–11
Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining soil 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil and maintain consistent moisture. Germination typically occurs within 21–28 days.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors or to larger containers after frost risk has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
Care Tips: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide partial to full shade. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Life Cycle
Perennial tropical flowering plant
Planting Season
Warm season
Growth Habit
Upright, clump-forming
Flavor Profile
Not edible
Plant Characteristics
Dramatic white bat-shaped flowers with long whisker-like bracts
Use
Premium ornamental displays, indoor gardens, shade gardens
Growing Conditions
Warm, humid environment with rich, well-drained soil
Harvest Advantages
Rare, exotic blooms with exceptional ornamental value
Plant Resistance
Heat tolerant when humidity is maintained
Scientific Name: Tacca nivea
Seed Names
Tacca nivea
Seed Type
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Heirloom Tacca nivea, commonly known as the White Bat Flower, is an extraordinary tropical plant prized for its unique bat-shaped white blooms and dramatic floral whiskers. This heirloom, GMO-free variety thrives in warm, humid conditions with filtered light and rewards patient gardeners with unforgettable flowers. Ideal for premium home gardens and indoor collections, it offers rare beauty and bold botanical interest.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to bright indirect light
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Nursery trays or pots
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Days to Maturity
1095–1825 days (3–5 years)
Soil Preparation
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 10–11 (indoor growing elsewhere)
Water Needs
Moderate watering; consistently moist soil
Planting Season
Spring to early summer
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 10 sq ft
500
up to 40 sq ft
1000
up to 100 sq ft