Bat Flower Care – Tips For Growing Tacca Bat Flowers

How to Grow Bat Flower Bat flower info varies on the amount of cold this plant can take. One source says it should not be exposed to temperatures below 55 degrees F. (13 C.) while another says it can handle temps down to the mid 30’s (2 C.). Take care to keep your bat flower away from cold temps and away from the sun. When growing this plant outside, plant it in the shade. Care of bat flower indoors will include a shady location as well, and yearly repotting for the rapidly growing plant. This plant does not like to be root bound. Pot up until reaching a 10 or 12 inch (25-31 cm.) pot; after that, trim the roots and return to the same size pot if desired. Well-draining soil is a must when growing Tacca bat flowers and should remain slightly moist on a continual basis. Soil should be light and retain moisture but never allowed to get soggy. Try making your own potting mix by adding perlite and vermiculite to a good peat based soil. Plants growing outdoors benefit from sand in the soil, just not too much.