This unusual species is native to the humid regions of Southeast Asia. In the jungles its 12" diameter, bat-shaped blooms are pollinated by exotic jungle creatures as they brush past the two foot long "whiskers". Grow these flowers in well-draining pots inundated with water throughout the growing season. In shady, humid growing situations with plenty of water and liguid fertilizer, these plants can grow as tall as three feet.
This item is also available in a collection:
Bat Flower CollectionSpring 2009 Advance Catalog