Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Black Bat Flower Tacca Chantrieri, 1 by ardesia

ardesia wrote:
I think they must like to be root bound in the pot. A local nurseryman has an enormous black bat plant that is really many, many plants in the container. It is always in bloom and very healthy looking. I am guessing the pot is 14" or 16" and the leaves and flowers spread for at least 3' in every direction. Here are some photos of some of the flowers on the plant taken a few weeks ago. There are usually a minimum of a dozen flowers and generally many more.

FYI, the only one I have tried to grow died. Sounds like I am in good company. :-)