Muttart's Giant Corpse Flower "Putrella"
Putrella (Pew-trella) is a "Giant Corpse Flower" or "Titum Arum", nature's tallest flowering plant. When in bloom, the extraordinary flower is able to reach heights of over 10 feet. It's also the world's stinkiest flower, emitting a putrid smell to attract pollinators such as Carrion beetles.
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Photo: March 18, 2013
How tall will it grow?
That is up to the plant to decide. There is no absolute height minimum or maximum that we can quote. The Amorphophallus Titanum uses a huge amount of energy to reach a height and width that make it the world's tallest flower, averaging six to seven inches of growth per day.
Muttart Conservatory2013PutrellaGiant Corpse Flower Titum ArumPewtrellaAmorphophallus Titanum
