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 and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
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