San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers

Enjoy this close up of the sweet fragranced Saraca indica, in the Fabaceae family, currently in bloom in our Lowland Tropics gallery. Native to the Indian sub-continent.

Celebrating the Year of the Ox. Take a peek through our front doors to view horticulturist Mario’s beautiful floral display for Chinese New Year.

What’s in our pitcher plants? One of our favorite questions: ‘what do you feed your carnivorous plants?’ As demonstrated by these tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes sp) they feed themselves! At the Conservatory of Flowers, as in all gardens, plants and insects go hand in hand. Many insects contribute to our healthy living system, some end up dinner...

What’s in our pitchers? One of our favorite questions: ‘What do you feed your carnivorous plants?’ As these tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes sp) show here, they feed themselves! At the Conservatory of Flowers, as in gardens everywhere, plants and insects go hand and in hand. Many of these insects help us maintain a healthy living system, some end up as dinner...

I know what you’re thinking: there’s not nearly enough plants in your feed. Well, here’s one for you.

Halloween’s just around the corner and we have just the most spookactular virtual event for you! Join Audra Barrios of ThingsThatCreep for Creepy Critters of the Tropics. This family-friendly event will allow you to meet geckos, engage in a scavenger hunt, and an exclusive virtual tour. For an additional cost, purchase a Conservatory @ Home: Tenacious Tillandsia Kit. Save 20% off tickets as a member. Ticket info here: https://conservatoryofflowers.org//creepycrittersofthetro/

Sometimes it’s the little things. : @chenn_yifann

Don’t keep your love waiting. You and your partner can say your vows intimately and safely with our new micro wedding package. Contact [email protected] for availability and pricing. #weddingwednesday : @christina_richards

Keep the pictures coming! We love to see you in our galleries again! Thanks for visiting, keeping distance, and wearing a face covering! Photos from: @plantwithty, @nicoleadelineee, @photoswithchlorine, @yyykim, @plantmemeow, @chefren__cook, @sarahmarieferreira, @clarissaa.ag, @hellabotanical

This Friday, October 16, connect with the Conservatory in our first virtual event, Happy Houseplants. Learn to propagate, repot, and care for common houseplants in this plant care workshop. Tickets are going fast! Members save 20%. Ticket link at https://conservatoryofflowers.org/exhibit/happyhouseplants/

Here’s @sfrecpark steamfitters, Jessie and Holden, as they install brand new boilers! Thanks for keeping our rare and unusual plants warm and cozy for the winter.

Research shows that spending time in nature helps reduce anxiety, improve mental health and well-being, and bolster physical health. We’re here for you #worldmentalhealthday

These are possibly the last blooms of the Giant Water Lily for the season. Come see them before they’re gone. Plus see what else is blooming on your visit at whatsinbloom.org : @pseudominimalist

Not only is the Conservatory excited to see you here, but the plants are happy to share their space with you again! Thank you all for visiting and following the new health and safety guidelines. From left to right: @fabkast, @botanical.lyss, @ckchan.tmr, @trueplantsman, @shaxxon #ShareYourConservatory

Welcome back to the Conservatory! We’re here for you. #flowerfriday

Tomorrow we reopen! Here are some things to know before you visit.