Tacca chantrieri (Bat Flower)

Almost all plants have been labeled as beautiful, lovely, captivating, and the likes. But have you ever heard of a mysterious, almost scary, strange plant? Other than being fascinating, tacca chantrieri or the Bat Flower, is no doubt a perfect example of a mysterious, almost scary, strange plant. Also known as the Devil’s Flower, the plant has the most interesting flower ever seen and the most beautiful foliage as well.

In addition to the green and shiny leaves, the Bat Flower plant produces dark purple or maroon flowers with “eyes” on the bloom that seem to follow one’s moves. There are whiskers in the bloom that form like flowing or fine forked tails. More of these strange flowers are produced with the conditions are right for the plant. However, the Bat Flower plants are easier to grow outdoors than indoors.

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