🌿 Baby Tacca Care Guide
(Bat Flower — Tacca chantrieri & Tacca integrifolia)
Tacca, commonly known as the Bat Flower, is an exotic tropical plant prized for its dramatic, otherworldly blooms and lush foliage. While slower growing than many houseplants, it is a rewarding collector species when given warm, humid, and stable conditions.
Baby Tacca plants are delicate and benefit from gentle care while establishing.
🌞 Light
Prefers bright, indirect light
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
Too little light may result in slow growth and reduced flowering potential
✨ Tip: Think “tropical understory” — filtered rainforest light is ideal.
💧 Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but never waterlogged
Water when the top 1–2 cm begins to dry
Do not allow the plant to dry out completely
Always ensure excellent drainage
⚠️ Tacca are sensitive to both overwatering and underwatering — consistency is key.
🌱 Soil
Tacca require a rich but airy, well-draining mix.
Ideal mix includes:
Premium potting soil
Orchid bark for airflow
Perlite or pumice for drainage
A small amount of coco coir or sphagnum moss for moisture retention
A loose, chunky mix helps prevent rot while keeping roots hydrated.
🪴 Pot Size
Babies do best in a small pot with drainage holes
Avoid overpotting, as excess soil stays wet too long
Repot only when roots begin filling the pot
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Loves warmth: 20–30°C
Protect from temperatures below 18°C
Requires high humidity (70%+) for best growth
A humidifier, greenhouse cabinet, or enclosed space is highly recommended
✨ Tip: Crispy edges or drooping leaves often indicate low humidity.
🌿 Fertilizer
Feed during spring and summer growth
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at ½ strength
Fertilize every 3–4 weeks
Reduce feeding in autumn and winter
Tacca are slow growers — gentle feeding supports steady development.
🌸 Flowering Note
Tacca typically flowers only once mature and under ideal conditions.
Blooms may take several years to appear, but the foliage remains beautiful year-round.
✂️ General Maintenance
Keep in a stable environment — avoid frequent moving
Remove yellowing leaves with clean scissors
Wipe leaves gently to keep them dust-free
Ensure good airflow to prevent fungal issues
🐛 Pests to Watch For
Tacca may occasionally attract:
Spider mites (especially in dry air)
Mealybugs
Fungus gnats if soil stays overly wet
Inspect regularly and treat early if needed.
⚠️ Pet Safety
Tacca is considered potentially toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and children.
📦 Postage & Shipping Information
All plants are carefully prepared and packaged to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition.
Orders are lovingly packed and dispatched on Mondays only, to help ensure they arrive before the following weekend, as our shop is closed on Tuesdays.
To ensure same-week dispatch, orders must be placed by midnight Sunday.
If Monday falls on a public holiday, dispatch will not take place until the following Monday. While we always do our best to send orders promptly, should any unexpected lengthy delays occur, we’ll be in touch to let you know.
Shipping Options
Bare Root Shipping (Most Economical Option):
Soil is mostly removed to reduce weight, and roots are wrapped in either sphagnum moss or damp shredded paper.
Potted Shipping (Where Possible):
Plants may be sent in their original nursery pots with soil intact. Shipping is calculated by weight, making this option more expensive, however plants will arrive less stressed with no need to pot them up on arrival.
Simply select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Please note: Due to plant import restrictions, we are only able to ship to WA, NT, or TAS if prior arrangements have been made.
🌿 Pick Up Available
Pick up is also available from:
DESERT JUNGLE PLANT CO
2/34 Wollongong Street
Fyshwick ACT
Opening Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
🌿 Disclaimer
Please note: All images are for reference only. We try to provide an image for each product that shows what a mature specimen may look like, as well as examples of the plants you will receive.
The plant you receive will be a healthy specimen selected from the best available stock at the time of picking. As each plant is unique, size, shape, and colour may vary slightly from the reference photos shown.