Watch it grow - second 2002
flowering (early June)
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17 May 2002
c. 0.8 m
As the bud swells, suspicions rise that this may be an unprecedented
second plant to flower at Kew this year |
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20 May 2002
c. 0.9 m
The spathe emerges, confirming that this plant is indeed
flowering |
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23 May 2002
1.1 m
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24 May 2002
1.2 m
The inflorescence has grown rapidly and it is thought it
will be in full bloom by about 30 May |
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25 May 2002
1.3 m
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26 May 2002
1.4 m |
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27 May 2002
1.6 m
Predictions vary, but it is still thought it will flower
some time around Thursday or Friday, 30/31 May. This may depend
on the weather, so check back regularly to see the latest
picture. |
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28 May 2002
1.8 m |
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29 May 2002
2.05 m
The bud sheathes have started to fall away which is a good
sign that flowering is imminent. However, due to the unpredictable
nature of the flower it is still impossible to say for certain
if it will be out before or during the Jubilee weekend. |
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30 May 2002
2.2 m
It doesn't look likely that it will be out on Friday (31
May), so some time at the weekend looks like the best bet! |
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31 May 2002
2.3 m
Still not out, but it really could be any time now. Check
back daily for the latest picture. |
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1 June 2002
2.4 m
The second titan arum at Kew in 2002 has flowered. The foul
stench fills the air in the Princess of Wales Conservatory
again, but as with the last flowering this smell is not expected
to last too long!
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2 June 2002
Expected to last just a few days, the second titan arum remains
an amazing sight.
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3 June 2002
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4 June 2002
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6 June 2002
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7 June 2002 |
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12 June 2002 |
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