Where Does the Titan Arum Grow?

The plant is endemic to the steep hillsides of rainforests in western Sumatra but is cultivated in botanic gardens worldwide. The unusual short-lived flower structure is the largest unbranched inflorescence of any plant and smells of rotting flesh.

Is the titan arum rare?

What makes it a rare event? A. It takes seven to ten years for a single corpse flower to gather enough energy to begin its bloom cycle. The Garden began collecting titan arums in 2003, as part of a worldwide conservation effort to preserve the species.

How do you grow titan arum?

To promote growth for the longest period of time, the daytime temperatures should be around 80-90F and the night time temperatures should be around 75F. As the weather cools in the fall, move your titan arum indoors. The indoor air should have 80-90% humidity and 75-80F, so mist it or run a humidifier.