Welcome ‘Smellvis’ to the stage
As of Thursday, April 23, Smellvis, the newest titan arum in the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens to enter a bloom cycle, has crossed the five foot mark and is 61″ tall. The growth is slowing down to about an inch a day and some of the classic red color is developing on the spathe, indicating the bloom is getting closer to opening.
Commonly called a corpse flower, Smellvis will emit an odor often compared to decaying flesh, a natural strategy to attract pollinators. Once open, the bloom typically lasts only 12 to 24 hours.
Experience the Smellvis bloom
- Watch the live bloom stream and learn more about Smellvis.
- Sign up for bloom alerts to be notified the moment Smellvis opens.
- Visit the McMillan Greenhouse in person, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at 9026 Craver Rd., Charlotte, NC.
- Support the Botanical Gardens and help us continue caring for extraordinary plants like Smellvis.