Corpse Flower Soon to Bloom at The Huntington

The famous “Corpse Flower” is expected to bloom at The Huntington in the coming weeks, with public viewing hours beginning Wednesday, officials said.

The bloom, which lasts just 24-48 hours, is one of the rarest and shortest-lived spectacles in the plant world.

The Amorphophallus titanum is known for its towering height and infamous odor. Native to limestone hills in the rainforests of western Sumatra, Indonesia, the plant is endangered in the wild and blooms infrequently, according to The Huntington.

Visitors will be able to view (and smell) the plant, nicknamed Green Boy, during regular public hours beginning Wednesday. A 24-hour live-stream will also be available at huntington.org/corpse-flower.

“A Corpse Flower bloom is one of nature’s most extraordinary events — and a rare opportunity to spark curiosity about plants and highlight The Huntington’s conservation mission,” said Nicole Cavender, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens.

“Every bloom connects visitors to the incredible diversity of the plant world and underscores our work here — through horticulture, research, education, and conservation efforts — to protect endangered species and their habitats.”