{"product_id":"tacca-chantrieri-black-bat-plant-exact-specimen","title":"Black Bat Plant - Exact Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTacca chantrieri\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Black Bat Plant, is a tropical foliage plant with an extraordinary flowering display. Dark, wing-like bracts surround the flowers, while long, fine bracteoles hang beneath them like whiskers, creating the distinctive bat-like silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad green foliage gives the plant a lush appearance even between flowering periods. Naturally associated with sheltered tropical forest conditions, it is best suited to a warm, shaded position with humidity, good airflow and a growing mix that retains some moisture while draining freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exact specimen is growing in a \u003cstrong\u003e140mm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries \u003cstrong\u003efour established leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eone additional leaf emerging\u003c\/strong\u003e. It currently has \u003cstrong\u003etwo flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together the species’ distinctive floral display and fresh developing foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent new growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 emerging leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect or filtered light, or a shaded outdoor position; protect from harsh direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the growing mix evenly moist but never waterlogged\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciates high humidity, warmth and good airflow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture-retentive and freely draining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming tropical plant with broad leaves and distinctive flowering stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Bat Plant, Black Bat Flower, Bat Flower, \u003cem\u003eTacca chantrieri\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis listing is for the exact specimen described above. Leaf and flowering development will continue as the plant grows.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Jungle Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67753817932054,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/0054\/5814\/files\/IMG_3346.jpg?v=1792309677","url":"https:\/\/urbanjunglesydney.com\/products\/tacca-chantrieri-black-bat-plant-exact-specimen","provider":"UrbanJungleSydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}