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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2015
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    After a bit of research I discovered that it is NOT recommended to split the plant.
    This would likely kill both plants and with the cost of this plant (new plants can be difficult to find and are quite expensive).
    If the plant needs repotting, do this after blooming and as carefully as possible, but move the plants together.

    Here is a link with care information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bat-flower/growing-bat-flowers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 10, 2016
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    Make sure you had planted your Black Bat in a shade location with well draining soil.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bat-flower/growing-bat-flowers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 28, 2016
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    It can take up to 9 months for a Bat Flower seed to germinate.
    The yellow flower that you see is likely do to the soil contamination and is not from the Bat Flower.
    Tubers would form over time with the plant when they are grown from seed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bat-flower/growing-bat-flowers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    January 5, 2017
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    The bat plant, botanical name Tacca chantrieri, begins blooming when it's 2 or 3 years old. If you grew yours from seed, it simply might not be old enough yet, but you should see flowers next summer.

    Here are some general reasons a plant may not flower:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm

    Although the bat plant shouldn't be in direct sun and should be planted in shade outdoors, they do need bright indirect light to flower indoors.

    Nutrients are a common culprit: excessive nitrogen levels or lack of phosphorus will inhibit flowering in most plants.

    See this article for more on bat plant care:
    http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/giam/plants_and_grasses/flowering_plants/bat_flower.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 6, 2017
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    Leggy seedlings can be due to lack of light. You can try replanting the seedlings into pots that support the plant and increase light to the plants.
    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/leggy-seedling.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bat-flower/growing-bat-flower-seeds.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 11, 2018
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    Can you include a picture? This almost sounds like a fungal infection. If so, then I would recommend replacing 1/4 of your water with peroxide the next time you water. This can help clear things up. To be sure, it would be helpful if you could include a picture.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 18, 2018
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    My research shows that a bare root Bat Flower should start to grow soon after planting.
    This link has more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bat-flower/growing-bat-flowers.htm

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