Overview

• Visitors can observe the inflorescence in the Great Tropical House until it begins wilting within days.
• Curators recommend nose clips to endure the intense carrion scent that mimics rotting flesh.
• Female flowers open on the first night to receive pollen, while male flowers release pollen on the second night.
• The giant bloom emerges from an underground tuber that can weigh up to 100 kilograms after years of dormancy.
• Each blossom appears only every few years and attracts large crowds, underscoring its unique life cycle and conservation value.