How do I propagate the 'Bat Plant' - house plant?

Question

I reciently bought a Tacca chantieri 'Black Beauty' Bat Plant. It's main flower is now dieing but it appears to have four new plants forming around the base of the main stem. Can I lift the plant out and seperate rather like a daffodil bulb? and, if so what sort of compost is best to use to repot with? Also what is the best aftercare for mother and babies?

Answer 1

strange and beautiful, too... thanks for the intro to this one!...

http://www.backyardgardener.com/seeds/pr...

they only mention seeds here....

http://www.au.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...

you might read here...

http://www.conklingardens.com/plantpics/...

info here, too..(first mention of offsets)

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5425...

(noticed a thing about misting... one says no, one says yes...??)

best of luck with your fascinating plant!!