Geelong's corpse flower Pete blooms soon, draws crowds with potent odor
Geelong's corpse flower named Pete is set to bloom in the next few days, promising to attract large crowds. The 1.5-meter-tall plant is expected to emit a potent odor reminiscent of decomposing matter for one to two days. Past blooms drew over 20,000 visitors, marking it as a significant event at the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 21:32 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 21:40 UTC
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