I’m so happy to introduce the newest addition to Apartment 46! The Tacca Chantrieri, or “Bat Flower”. I first saw this stunning, unique and otherworldly plant at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers and I wanted one. A month ago, one of my growers told me that he had three juvenile Bat Flowers coming in and of course, I reserved one right away!
Now I am the proud owner of what I like to consider a baby Bat Flower. As with everything else in the shop, the baby bat is indeed for sale, however, I really want it to go to the right home – where the new owner will be as fascinated and enamored with it as I am. The Bat needs similar care to an orchid. Many people say, “I can’t take care of orchids,” or “I always kill my orchids!” Well, me too. However, since I opened the shop, I’ve learned a great deal about orchid care and really, it’s not that hard. I water them once a week, fertilize them once a month (or when I remember, which is nearly never) and put them in pretty containers. Somehow, they are prospering. So I truly believe that anyone can raise an orchid.
My Bat, which my lovely daughter has named “Sophia”, will make a lovely and extremely special addition to any home.
All the best!
Melisa
