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‘Corpse Flower’ close to blooming

November 8, 2024 8:13 am in by
Council staff are keeping a close eye on the flower [CoGG]

Thousands of have already been to Geelong’s Botanic Gardens this week, hoping to see the Corpse Flower bloom.

Geelong council staff have been keeping a close eye on what has become the most popular flower in the city.

They believe the plant is getting ready to show its flowers, with the top of the frilly spathe turning red and slowly detaching from the stem.

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However once it blooms, there will only be a few days to see it in full display.

The Corpse Flower is well known for having a distinct and rotten smell when it blooms.

More than 3,300 people have been to the gardens in the last week hoping to catch a glimpse of the flower.

A live stream has also been set up to see the flower in real time.

You can see that here.

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