Corpse flower is also known scientifically as Amorphophallus titanum. Corpse Flower is native to the Rainforest of West Sumatra,Indonesia. Corpse Flower produces the world’s largest unbranched cluster of flowers with a bloom that can grow to more than eight feet in height and open to a width of four feet across.
Why is it Called “Corpse Flower”
Maybe because “Amorphophallus titanum” is hard to pronounce? haha! just kidding. Well, you see. Amorphophallus titanum earn it’s Nickname because of it’s Odor, “Amorphophallus titanum” smell is like a rotten meat but it has a purpose though. it’s to Attract Pollinators such as carrion beetles and flies.
Is this Flower Poisonous
No. “Amorphophallus titanum” is not poisonous but it is not edible either. The exact chemicals that make the corpse flower smell so gross are kind of a mystery but scientists think it’s mostly sulfury things that smell like rotting meat and ingesting sulfur may cause a burning sensation or diarrhea.
Why is it Smell So Bad
Corpse Flower smell so bad because it is designed to attract insects like Flies and Beetles and these insects likes the smell of rotting fish or meat.
Can you grow a Corpse Flower
Is it hard to grow this plant? Well Corpse Flower is a Rare Plant and Growing it can be challenging. first this plant requires very specific conditions including high humidity, warm temperatures and a well draining soil. Second, The plant can grow 8 feet tall and 4 feet diameter and infact Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is the world’s largest flower.
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