Tacca integrifolia, commonly known as the White Bat Flower, is a tropical understory plant grown for its unusual white bracts and long trailing whiskers. This species is grown primarily for foliage until mature enough to flower under stable warm conditions.
Care
Light: Bright filtered light; avoid direct sun
Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; do not allow to dry out completely
Temperature: Warm; protect from cold and temperature fluctuations
Humidity: High humidity strongly recommended
Media: Free-draining, moisture-retentive mix with good organic content
Feeding: Light, regular feeding during warmer months
Key Characteristics
Foliage: Large, soft green leaves with a tropical appearance
Flower colour: White bracts with long filamentous whiskers
Flowering: Mature plants only; flowering is not guaranteed
Growth habit: Clumping from underground rhizomes
Plant size: Medium to large when established
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
