The collection of Amorphophallus titanum, known as the giant corpse flower, has fully bloomed at the Bogor Botanical Garden in West Java on February 5, 2026. This rare event draws attention due to the plant's unique life cycle and required conservation efforts. The bloom serves as a reminder of nature's wonders.
At the Bogor Botanical Garden in West Java, the giant corpse flower Amorphophallus titanum entered its early blooming phase on January 25, 2026, in the Mata Air Kahuripan cliff area. The peak occurred on February 5, 2026, when it fully bloomed at night. Its spadix rises to 140 cm with a 56 cm flower diameter, and the spathe opened at 00:24 WIB, marking the climax of this brief rare event.
Yudhistira, Horticulture Senior Manager at PT Mitra Natura Raya managing the garden, stated, "On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the corpse flower reached full bloom phase. The spadix rises to 140 cm, with the flower diameter reaching 56 cm. Exactly at 00:24 WIB, the spathe opened perfectly, marking the climax of the rare event that lasts only briefly." He emphasized that this is not just a botanical phenomenon but a reminder of nature's cycles and the importance of conserving rare plants.
Dian Latifah, a mid-level expert researcher at BRIN, explained that the plant with collection number 382 was planted on September 11, 1992, using seedlings from Jambi. It last bloomed in 2020 after a 12-year wait, featuring vegetative, generative, and dormant phases. Pollination at the garden is done manually since male and female flowers do not mature together, unlike in the wild where insects assist.
Dian Latifah encouraged the public to witness the process, which distinguishes it from other corpse flowers like suweg or Rafflesia arnoldii. Though called giant, the male and female flower parts are actually small clusters at the base of the tall spadix. The event highlights conservation challenges for rare species in Indonesia.
