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Three corpse flower blooms at USBG
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Three corpse flower blooms at USBG
Three corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) plants, also known as titan arum or the stinky plant, are preparing to bloom at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. It is the first bloom for all three of the plants, which vary in age from five years up to 12 years old. This appears to be the first time in North America that an institution has three corpse flower plants all blooming at the same time.
The plants are now on view to the public. The first of the three corpse flowers is entering peak bloom.
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Photo of 2013 corpse flower bloom:
Three corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) plants, also known as titan arum or the stinky plant, are preparing to bloom at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. It is the first bloom for all three of the plants, which vary in age from five years up to 12 years old. This appears to be the first time in North America that an institution has three corpse flower plants all blooming at the same time.
The plants are now on view to the public. The first of the three corpse flowers is entering peak bloom.
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Photo of 2013 corpse flower bloom:
At the U.S. Botanic Garden, a pungent corpse flower brings a touch of the Gothic
The first of three corpse flowers on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden conservatory opened late Saturday and drew crowds on Sunday. (US Botanic Garden)
By Adrian Higgins August 20 at 3:06 PM
Not to be eclipsed by Monday’s tango between the sun and the moon, the first of three corpse flowers opened unexpectedly Saturday night at the U.S. Botanic Garden and then spent Sunday in languid and stinky decline.
By noon its central spire had begun to droop and its ruffled cape became frayed at the edges. In spite of its retreat, the corpse flower, or titan arum, remained impressive as the world’s largest flower and drew thousands of visitors to the botanic garden’s conservatory at 100 Maryland Ave. SW.
Word quickly spread on social media that the bloom had unfurled and a line had formed by the 10 a.m. opening time. As the number of visitors thickened, the potency of the bloom’s notorious pulsating odor began to wane. Those who did catch the smell likened it to very old fish.
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One thing is clear: These flowers have a mind of their own and predicting when they bloom, and for how long, is still more art than science. The garden has a live video stream on its website.
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Adrian Higgins has been writing about the intersection of gardening and life for more than 25 years, and joined the Post in 1994. He is the author of several books, including the "Washington Post Garden Book" and "Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden."
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The first of three corpse flowers on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden conservatory opened late Saturday and drew crowds on Sunday. (US Botanic Garden)
By Adrian Higgins August 20 at 3:06 PM
Not to be eclipsed by Monday’s tango between the sun and the moon, the first of three corpse flowers opened unexpectedly Saturday night at the U.S. Botanic Garden and then spent Sunday in languid and stinky decline.
By noon its central spire had begun to droop and its ruffled cape became frayed at the edges. In spite of its retreat, the corpse flower, or titan arum, remained impressive as the world’s largest flower and drew thousands of visitors to the botanic garden’s conservatory at 100 Maryland Ave. SW.
Word quickly spread on social media that the bloom had unfurled and a line had formed by the 10 a.m. opening time. As the number of visitors thickened, the potency of the bloom’s notorious pulsating odor began to wane. Those who did catch the smell likened it to very old fish.
....
One thing is clear: These flowers have a mind of their own and predicting when they bloom, and for how long, is still more art than science. The garden has a live video stream on its website.
....
@adrian_higgins on Twitter
Adrian Higgins has been writing about the intersection of gardening and life for more than 25 years, and joined the Post in 1994. He is the author of several books, including the "Washington Post Garden Book" and "Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden."
Follow @adrian_higgins
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Second Of Three Corpse Flowers Blooms At The U.S. Botanic Garden
BY RACHEL SADON IN NEWS ON AUG 22, 2017 12:44 PM
The spadix of the first flower, left, has collapsed. The second flower bloomed last night. And the third, background, is expected to bloom over the weekend. (Courtesy of the USBG)
While the spire of the first titan arum has keeled over after blooming on Saturday, the second of three corpse flowers at the U.S. Botanic Garden unfurled Monday night and emitted its signature stench.
Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, the enormous plants spend years storing enough energy for the brief bloom. They (almost always) open at night, emitting the aromatic compounds to attract pollinators. The smell typically wears off by the next afternoon.
Visitors who experienced a rare daytime bloom last year said it reminded them of "rotting fish," "an ode to trash truck, maybe garbage juices," and "boiled cabbage meets gym socks."
The third corpse flower is likely to bloom over the weekend, and it is expected to be the biggest of the bunch, according to USBG spokesman Ray Mims. The Botanic Garden will stay open until 10 p.m. for the occasion.
BY RACHEL SADON IN NEWS ON AUG 22, 2017 12:44 PM
The spadix of the first flower, left, has collapsed. The second flower bloomed last night. And the third, background, is expected to bloom over the weekend. (Courtesy of the USBG)
While the spire of the first titan arum has keeled over after blooming on Saturday, the second of three corpse flowers at the U.S. Botanic Garden unfurled Monday night and emitted its signature stench.
Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, the enormous plants spend years storing enough energy for the brief bloom. They (almost always) open at night, emitting the aromatic compounds to attract pollinators. The smell typically wears off by the next afternoon.
Visitors who experienced a rare daytime bloom last year said it reminded them of "rotting fish," "an ode to trash truck, maybe garbage juices," and "boiled cabbage meets gym socks."
The third corpse flower is likely to bloom over the weekend, and it is expected to be the biggest of the bunch, according to USBG spokesman Ray Mims. The Botanic Garden will stay open until 10 p.m. for the occasion.
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https://www.usbg.gov/three-corpse-flower-blooms-usbg1st and 2nd blooms opened Aug. 20 and Aug. 22
3rd PEAK BLOOM starting (August 28th)
EXTENDED HOURS
Tuesday, August 29th, we will be open until 10pm. Peak bloom began Monday evening on the 3rd bloom.
The Last And The Largest Corpse Flower Blooms At Botanic Garden
BY RACHEL SADON IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON AUG 29, 2017 11:50 AM
(Courtesy of the U.S. Botanic Garden)
Currently towering over the atrium in the U.S. Botanic Garden, the third corpse flower of the season is the largest and the last one to bloom.
The plant started unfurling around 6 p.m. on Monday night, emitting its signature stench. At 100 inches, or 8.3 feet, it's not just the biggest of the latest bunch, but the tallest corpse flower bloom in the history of the Botanic Garden.
BY RACHEL SADON IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ON AUG 29, 2017 11:50 AM
(Courtesy of the U.S. Botanic Garden)
Currently towering over the atrium in the U.S. Botanic Garden, the third corpse flower of the season is the largest and the last one to bloom.
The plant started unfurling around 6 p.m. on Monday night, emitting its signature stench. At 100 inches, or 8.3 feet, it's not just the biggest of the latest bunch, but the tallest corpse flower bloom in the history of the Botanic Garden.
