Smellanie the corpse flower has not bloomed yet! Tickets are still required to gain entry to the Wildlife Photography exhibition in the conservatory.
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.
