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August 7, 2006
The spadix has started to collapse. |
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August 6, 2006 - 10 AM
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August 5, 2006
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Curator, Debbie Wiley-Vawter applying pollen to
female flowers
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Mid afternoon |
Mid afternoon |
Inside view of flies visiting flowers. |
Change in lower color of the spadix |
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August 4, 2006
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10 PM - Inside View |
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August 4, 2006
Height: 161 cm
Circumference: 99 cm This is like predicting when a
baby will be born. |
August 3, 2006
Height: 160 cm
Circumference: 94 cm
The spathe is showing more color! This inflorescence
could start to bloom any time now! |
August 2, 2006
Height 158 cm
Circumference: 94 cm
This picture shows the indented side of the spadix.
To experience full bloom and maximum odor, we are
guessing the "Corpse Flower" may start blooming
Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. Please note this is
just a guess! |
August 1, 2006
Height: 156 cm
Circumference: 94 cm
The outer surface of the spathe is starting to show
more color. A sure sign that the "Corpse Flower"
will begin to bloom soon. Aug 2, Wednesday
afternoon is still our best guess. |
July 31, 2006
Height: 155 cm
Circumference: 92 cm
The protective bracts that enclosed the inflorescence
have fallen away fully exposing the spadix and spathe. |
July 28, 2006 Height: 145 cm
Circumference: 87 cm
Greenhouse Curator, Debbie Wiley-Vawter tries to guess when the "Corpse Flower" will bloom. Her best guess is maybe it will bloom on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. The next update will be Monday, July 31. Have a nice weekend! |
July 26, 2006 Height: 137 cm
Circumference: 82 cm
Horticulture greenhouse manager, Jeff Burr, examines
the spadix. |
July 25, 2006
Height: 130 cm
Circumference: 79 cm
Volunteer, Amber Wiley-Vawter measures today's
growth. |
July 24, 2006
Height: 127 cm
Circumference: 79 cm |
July 21, 2006
Height: 100 cm (1 m)
Circumference: 58 cm |
July 17, 2006
Height: 59 cm |
June 6, 2006
Emerging bud |
