Smellanie is in bloom! We will open at 7.00pm for our evening viewing. The queue will close at 10pm. Find our visitor information here. Due to an Extreme Fire Danger warning, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will be closed on Saturday 24 January.
The Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum, or more commonly known as the corpse flower) is native to the rainforests of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Sadly, it is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with fewer than 1,000 plants left in the wild.
Find out more about this infamously stinky, yet equally beautiful plant below.
Learn about this unique plant - from its sneaky camouflage to its hefty underground treasure.
Meet the corpse flower blooms we've nurtured in the past at South Australia's botanic gardens.
Discover what we, and other botanic gardens, are doing to conserve this endangered species.
A corpse flower is due to bloom mid-January 2026! Plan your visit here.
Experience this special event as the sun rises, and contribute to our conservation work.
