TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A giant corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), which is currently an endangered species, is predicted to reach full bloom on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. The blooming of this titan arum has become a rare spectacle, as it last flowered in 2014.
This rare phenomenon captured the attention of the Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Arif Satria, who visited the Bogor Botanical Gardens on January 31. During the inspection, the height of the giant corpse flower had reached 120 centimeters with a bud diameter of approximately 21 centimeters.
Arif explained that Amorphophallus titanum is a protected species and is classified as Endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are nine species of corpse flowers that have been cultivated in the Botanical Gardens since 1992.
"If we look at the blooming pattern, it remains irregular, so researchers continue to try to understand how the blooming pattern works, because sometimes it blooms every three years, sometimes every two years, and the last occurrence was even in 2014," Arif said in a written statement on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Arif confirmed the flower is expected to bloom on February 3, 2026. "This will be a very important moment for biodiversity enthusiasts in Indonesia," Arif remarked.
According to Arif, it is vital for the public, especially children, to witness this moment to realize the richness of Indonesia’s biodiversity. Not all countries possess the level of diversity found in Indonesia, much of which is represented within the Bogor Botanical Gardens.
"I think this is a great place to learn about plants, trees, and various rare species. Indeed, these rare plants must be conserved, and the Botanical Gardens are an integral part of the government's program to protect them," he added.
He expressed hope that the Bogor Botanical Gardens will serve not only as a site for research and collection but also for conservation education, presented through the lens of educational tourism. He believed that this approach could heighten public awareness regarding the importance of Indonesia’s biodiversity.
Arif stressed that Indonesia must prove itself as a nation with vast biological wealth and the capacity to manage it effectively, ensuring that various species, including those in the Botanical Gardens, are sustainably preserved.
"Once again, Indonesia has extraordinary wealth in biodiversity, and this must be truly preserved. Our ability to protect this will greatly determine Indonesia's global standing, showing whether we, as a country gifted with this wealth, can care for and manage it," said Arif.
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