Corpse Flower Titan Arum: AKA Stinky Flower

It was that time again for the Fullerton Arboretum Veggiepalooza where you can purchase a wide variety of produce plant such as tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, and herbs. This was my second time going and I was excited to see what was there. Check out my visit last year here. [caption id="attachment_18758" align="alignnone" width="600"] Fullerton Arboretum Veggiepalooza[/caption] This is a really popular event as there were so many people since it was the start of spring to begin the planting. [caption id="attachment_18759" align="alignnone" width="600"] Donation stand for the Fullerton Arboretum[/caption] I took some shots of the Fullerton Arboretum because it's simply just so beautiful. There even was a waterfall near the entrance. [caption id="attachment_18764" align="alignnone" width="600"] Black-Eyed Susan Flowers[/caption] There are many beautiful flowers such as this Black-Eyed Susan which I just learned! I had to search online to see what this was called. [caption id="attachment_18762" align="alignnone" width="600"] Beautiful Fullerton Arboretum[/caption] The last year I was here, they were doing some work on the area but look at it now! People were up early walking their dogs, walking, and jogging. It was definitely a good day for that. [caption id="attachment_18767" align="alignnone" width="600"] Hot Pepper Plants[/caption] There are a big variety of hot peppers. [caption id="attachment_18766" align="alignnone" width="600"] Onion plants[/caption] If you love onion, this is the spot for you! [caption id="attachment_18770" align="alignnone" width="600"] Basil leaves plant[/caption] Did you know that Basil plant is good bug resistant? It was stated on the info card so we bought one to plant next to the tomato plants. Plus I love basil. [caption id="attachment_18769" align="alignnone" width="600"] Unique chili plants[/caption] There are more peppers. [caption id="attachment_18771" align="alignnone" width="600"] Marigold flowers[/caption] Not only are there produce plants, but also pretty flowers for your garden. [caption id="attachment_18761" align="alignnone" width="600"] Plants for sale[/caption] There plants look dried out but I bet with TLC, they can be bright green again! [caption id="attachment_18774" align="alignnone" width="600"] Our veggie palooza plant purchase[/caption] Look at all the things we got! A big bag of goodies. After we checked out, I was surprised the Corpse Flower Titan Arum was at the Fullerton Arboretum Veggiepalooza event! I've only heard about it on the news so it was excited to actually see it. [caption id="attachment_18775" align="alignnone" width="600"] Right The Corpse Flower Titan Arum, Left: Dead flower[/caption] Why is everyone so amused by it? Well it's a large flower where the flowering is a rare event because they don't bloom frequently. They only bloom for a day or two. Another interesting thing about this large flower is the smell. The odor is created to deceive insects that are attracted to the scent of the rotten flesh to visit the flower. Bugs includes beetles, sweat bees, and flies. I was just glad it wasn't blooming while we were there, I can't imagine the smell. Yikes. Veggiepalooza FULLERTON ARBORETUM Vegetable Gardening Event is located at Fullerton Arboretum 1900 Associated Rd. Fullerton, CA 92831.