{"product_id":"black-bat-flower-rhizome-division-tacca-chantrieri-devil-flower","title":"Black Bat Flower Rhizome Division: Tacca Chantrieri, Devil Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e***Black BAT FLOWER 3  rhizome division****\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack BAT FLOWER ( Cats Whiskers \/ Devil Flower) Tacca Chantrieri Flower Plant NOT Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\n🌿 Basic Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Tacca chantrieri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eCommon Names: Bat plant, Devil flower, Cat’s whiskers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFamily: Dioscoreaceae (Yam family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eOrigin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Southern China)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ Light Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIndirect light or filtered sun is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAvoid direct sunlight — it can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIndoors: Place near an east- or north-facing window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eTemperature: 20–30°C (68–86°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHumidity: High (60%+); essential for blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAvoid cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C (59°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eTip: Use a humidifier or place the pot on a water-filled tray with pebbles to increase humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Soil Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eUse well-draining, rich, slightly acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eMix ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOrchid mix + peat moss + perlite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003ePeat-based mix with bark and a little sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003epH range: 6.0–6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, but never soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly when the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eReduce watering slightly in winter (dormant period).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 Fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eUse a balanced liquid fertilizer (like 20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks during growing season (spring to fall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eReduce feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🪴 Potting \u0026amp; Repotting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eUse pots with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eRepot every 2–3 years in early spring, just before new growth starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ Dormancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIn cooler months, bat plants may stop growing and shed some leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is normal — reduce watering and stop feeding until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🐛 Pests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eMealybugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eRoot rot (from overwatering)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eMaintain high humidity and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eUsually done by rhizome division in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eSeeds can also be used but are slow and tricky to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54414724956344,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/8432\/9400\/files\/il_fullxfull.7000350324_ii3s.jpg?v=1792303583","url":"https:\/\/www.arriettystudio.com\/products\/black-bat-flower-rhizome-division-tacca-chantrieri-devil-flower","provider":"ArriettyStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}