Bat plants.

I have just bought 3 'bat plant' plugs from T&M and I wonder if anyone has experience of these plants? I am going to put 2 in pots outside and 1 in the bathroom.

 

Oh what are they? I've never heard of them.

 

The care note that came from T&M does say they will tollerate temps down to -3, but I think the first sign of frost I should perhaps put them in my shed overnight. Sadly I dont have a greenhouse. I thought about a plastic one, but have heard many bad reports of them spliting in 5 minutes!

Would I be right in thinking that when the weather gets colder I should wrap the pots in bubble wrap and cover the plants with fleece?

 

I'd be inclined to look it up on the net and ignore any hardiness suggestions from T&M.
They are usually incorrect.


I claimed my money back on two bat plant corms last year that never grew, from T&M, they were delivered in March from Holland and it was snowing.
What other company would send out tropical plants under such conditions:skp:

 

I have to say that I have been less than impressed with their overall service, maybe it's just me, but I doubt I will buy from them again.

 

Hmm! Well, I've been impressed with their service but not with their advice.:skp: However, they are there to sell products and their prices are competitive. As with everything you buy, you have to be a little careful and do your own research. The amount of T.V. advertising channels that say you can buy bare rooted fruit trees in the Spring and expect a crop that year:hehe:. No chance.