{"product_id":"tacca-chantrieri-green-isle-floarea-liliac-de-smarald-o-raritate-tropicala-spectaculoasa","title":"Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'– emerald bat flower, a spectacular tropical rarity","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Bat Flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eemerald bat flower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is an exotic tropical plant, fascinating for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eits unusual flowers, with emerald upper bracts resembling bat wings and intensely green cup-shaped tepals with a brownish center, broad petals, and green thread-like bracteoles resembling a bat's whiskers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a collector's species, appreciated both for its dramatic inflorescences and its glossy, deep green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dioscoreaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, southern China)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e large, elliptical, glossy, with prominent veins; lush, tropical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e black-violet, spectacular, with long 20–30 cm filaments; usually blooms in summer-autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e herbaceous, medium-sized (up to 60 cm tall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers bright, indirect light, without direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e regular; the substrate should be kept moist but well drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e loose, rich in organic matter – ideally a mix for tropical plants (peat + perlite + fine bark).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 20–28°C; avoid exposure below 16°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e high; misting the leaves or using a humidifier is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare, spectacular, and exotic collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts unusual flowers attract attention in any indoor space or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for tropical plant displays, large terrariums, or humid, bright spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of unusual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The leaves and flowers may have imperfections caused by transport or acclimatization. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 65 cm tall, including the pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"with flowers or flower stem - 17 cm pot","offer_id":57499086651718,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_58bb5a74-bebf-4b43-abbb-eb642a009f5a.jpg?v=1790881554","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/tacca-chantrieri-green-isle-floarea-liliac-de-smarald-o-raritate-tropicala-spectaculoasa","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}