A rare spectacle unfolds in Berlin's Botanical Garden: the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), the world's largest flower, is blooming with a stunning inflorescence measuring 2.36 meters. This rare event is only observable for three days, drawing numerous visitors.
The Titan Arum, a perennial plant from the Araceae family, forms an underground tuber that can weigh over 100 kilograms. The inflorescence can reach up to three meters in height and consists of hundreds of male and female flowers united in a column-shaped inflorescence.
The bloom of the Titan Arum is a rare event, occurring only every few years and lasting just three days. Currently, the inflorescence can be seen in the Large Tropical House of the Botanical Garden Berlin. Visitors should be aware that the plant emits an intense carrion odor during its bloom, which is intended to attract insects. Philipp Weiner, head of the warm greenhouses, recommends: "Don't forget nose clips!"