Overview

• The Titanenwurz opened its bloom on June 20 at Essener Grugapark, marking its first flowering in Essen since 2022.
• The plant exceeds two meters in height and emits a powerful odor resembling decaying flesh to attract pollinating insects.
• Its flowering phase lasts only a few hours before the massive bloom collapses under its own weight.
• Essener Grugapark has extended greenhouse hours until midnight to accommodate crowds eager to witness the rare spectacle.
• The species is critically endangered and native to Sumatra, with fewer than 1,000 plants remaining in the wild.