Corpse Flower

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The very next time that one of these blooms at the Huntington or the Arboretum, I am going to make it a point to go see it.  It is so photogenic, and I am gonna bring my special lenses and get as close as I can. I might have to hold my breath however. The seeds for one of these are available. Do you think there would be any issue with trying to grow one on my back patio?

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