Chanel the corpse flower is anticipated to bloom soon at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, sparking excitement among visitors. The bloom process takes approximately three years, requiring energy build-up after the last bloom. Visitors can experience the smell during the peak bloom, particularly at night or early morning, while the flower can be viewed the following days. This bloom is part of a broader conservation effort for corpse flowers, alongside a successful history of previous blooms attracting thousands of visitors. The Conservatory will extend its hours for the event.
"It's just like giving birth, where you're like, okay, here's the sign. But you don't actually know," said Lindzy Bivings, interpretive programs manager at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, which oversees the Conservatory of Flowers.
"The bloom is a large work in progress because it takes about three years since the last bloom for all the energy to be stored up by this plant," Bivings added.
"If you want the smell, come the night of or early the next morning," Bivings advised. "If you just want to see the amazing flower, you can come anytime the next day or the day after."
"We are so thrilled to have Chanel be able to bloom," Bivings said.
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