Bluatruli Well, it is a LIVE being. If you have house plants, you can see the progression when it grows. You get pride and joy in having a hand in taking care of it
Try searching "vines timelapse" videos and watch horrified how the plant almost seems sentient as it tries to feel around and grip against the closest anything it can find. It's the reality that hits you that plants just don't grow and sway in the wind, but are secretly plotting to find the nearest living thing it can find and kill it, but is/are far too slow to act on their bloodlust
I really do appreciate the people who took care of Perry for so long. Like imagine saying “hey can we take on the project of the corpse flower and take care of it for a decade so we can watch it bloom for one day.” Totally worth it, but there could have been people who got new jobs and moved on in that time. It reminds me of the avocado tender who gets asked “why do you plant them if you’ll never see them bare fruit?”. Really cool to see and thanks for sharing it on the internet for the rest of us to enjoy.
Perry is absolutely amazing. What ever came about the viable seeds from self pollination? Were those planted? Could we be seeing little Perrys in the future?
@@gantmj Most titan arums like Perry rely on flies that are attracted by the smell walking down the plant, delivering the male flower’s pollen at the top, the the female flowers at the bottom, where the fly lays her eggs there
That's amazing the energy this has to Utilize, how did you end up with one? How did yours bloom ? I'm curious because I ha EA a read that it's rare when they end up blooming . This is so cool !!!! Perry is certainly a happy corpse flower
The corpse flower is an interesting read if you ever have the time....however it only keeps on reminding me of what I learned about human physiology ( I trust your imagination on this).
Would love to see a video on how it dies and goes back to that little bud form or if the staff have to pry the new growth off and resubmerge the plant back deeper into the soil. Also what requirements are needed for the plant to enjoy a few more years of peaceful rest with the proper nutrients!
The titan arum is amazing. From what I've seen about it, the flower takes 7-10 years of vegetative growth before it blooms for the first time. After that it has a bloom cycle every few years, with blooming frequency varying plant to plant. could take anywhere from 2-10 years for another bloom. The timelapse makes them look almost like a firework, shooting up higher than you'd expect and having such a beautiful bloom just for the spathe to wilt within the day. When the spathe starts to open like that, the female flowers are receptive to pollination. Fun fact about Perry, in 2011 it unexpectedly produced viable seeds through self pollination. From what I've read it's one of the very few recorded cases of this happening.
arboretum.blog.gustavus.edu/2011/05/13/children-of-the-corm-ii-perrys-spawn/ for more info on that to anyone that's curious. It's all really interesting
Perry's official name means "giant misshapen penis." Just in case you were wondering why scientific literature doesn't translate the species names out of Latin. 🤓 Very pretty organism for such a name though.
Ever again amazing how something of higher order like this is created that quickly just by the provided nutrients of the soil, water, CO2 and sunlight...
I watched perry´s 2013 video, and now this one, and it really makes me wonder: it´s a huge plant - at least in size - but it grows fine in a vase. I wonder what weight it reaches and how much nutrients it consumes - I mean, how much biomass it generates and etc, because it seems impossible to make it in a vase. You need a lot of fertilizer and water to grow the same biomass of potatoes or pumpkin, don´t you? Anyway, I would really like to know how long the footage took and an estimate of the weight of the plant. Thank you very much, it was a wonderful video, again!
So - Perry is alone? No other corpse flowers with which to cross pollinate? So - no seeds? or can you collect the pollen to use at another facility (trade pollen) to cross pollinate the plants?
No, the plant did not die. You can kind of think of Perry like a tulip. It stores energy in a "bulb" in the ground and creates a leaf or inflorescence every so often.
Folklore speaks of elephants pollinating the titan arum, but we know now that it is much smaller organisms-flies, carrion beetles, and sweat bees. It is not known with certainty what pollinates the titan arum, but it has been observed that sweat bees are likely pollinators.
@@gustavusadolphuscollege Elephants would be the last ones to pollinate this plant! Just imagine sticking your nose right into the middle of that flower? It must REEK!
So, is the the same plant over and over? I was just wondering. It's so spectacular and I didn't know if it the same plant over and over. Does everything have to be cleared away (the leaves, the part that falls) and there's just another one under there somewhere? So many questions.
It's like a whale giving a time in open air.. glancing, proud...reaching some sky.. Getting down..dying. but accepting . Being a piece of what ever..a little part..humans to see or captured..
During a previous bloom we did pollinate Perry and collect seeds. There are now quite a few of Perry's children growing in green houses around the country.
I don't understand, I watched the 2013 one, what happened to all the plant matter that just fell over? At the start of this video, it's just that little stem in there. What happened? And is it still the same plant still alive the whole time or is it a cutting or something?
Ok, you guys need a better spot for this plant. The public needs to see this in person like a botanical garden. If they see it, they will be more amazed and have better respect for nature.
Waiting for 2019 to see it bloom and collapse again
DrkSpphrGT why every three years??
@@dabslug google
Should live stream it XD
Perry makes me laugh.
Where is Perry!
Its sad how Perry just falls over
raebrained I'm still standi- *falls over*
raebrained he tried to touch the heavens... then fell and broke its stalk
The sky’s the limit Perry 😢
most thing do when when that part of them dies
Perry isn't falling over; he's taking a bow after another spectacular performance :)
-A corpse flower?
puts hat on
-PERRY THE CORPSE FLOWER?
Lowkey freaked out at how plants move
Bluatruli Well, it is a LIVE being. If you have house plants, you can see the progression when it grows. You get pride and joy in having a hand in taking care of it
Try searching "vines timelapse" videos and watch horrified how the plant almost seems sentient as it tries to feel around and grip against the closest anything it can find.
It's the reality that hits you that plants just don't grow and sway in the wind, but are secretly plotting to find the nearest living thing it can find and kill it, but is/are far too slow to act on their bloodlust
Yeah it looks like their dancing slowly but not in time but physically slow dance
They have emotions too
If your plant has an erection that last for more than four days consult a horticulturalist.
🤣😂🤣😂🌱🌲🌳🌴🌵
Weirdly beautiful and majestic.
“There’s no such thing as a perfect seque-“
I much preferred the waltz, but very nice bloom :3
I really do appreciate the people who took care of Perry for so long. Like imagine saying “hey can we take on the project of the corpse flower and take care of it for a decade so we can watch it bloom for one day.” Totally worth it, but there could have been people who got new jobs and moved on in that time. It reminds me of the avocado tender who gets asked “why do you plant them if you’ll never see them bare fruit?”. Really cool to see and thanks for sharing it on the internet for the rest of us to enjoy.
So neat! Gustavus college thanks for sharing and nice to see not much changes from 2013-2016!
Perry will bloom again next year 😄
Still waiting
This is like performance art
My son grows once more!
Love the ambient music, on point. Gave me more shivers than the waltz, somehow the waltz was too human. This is more.. magical curiosity.
I’m in love with perry 😍 does it bloom every three years, I hope you get up and dance again this year Perry 😊
I like how we can see a tree growing in the background too
Never thought I'd say this about a plant buts it's freeking amazing!
I like big buds and I can not lie.
Keep all the ones with the itty bitty size.
hi
I'm so invested in Perry's health and development
Perry is magnificent. Thank you for sharing!
Perry out there living the dream
Perry is absolutely amazing. What ever came about the viable seeds from self pollination? Were those planted? Could we be seeing little Perrys in the future?
It can't self-pollinate.
@@gantmj Most titan arums like Perry rely on flies that are attracted by the smell walking down the plant, delivering the male flower’s pollen at the top, the the female flowers at the bottom, where the fly lays her eggs there
@@gantmj thank you! I was wondering about this!
This is some dedication considering how often these bloom.
That's amazing the energy this has to Utilize, how did you end up with one? How did yours bloom ? I'm curious because I ha EA a read that it's rare when they end up blooming . This is so cool !!!! Perry is certainly a happy corpse flower
I think most of your questions can be answered on the FAQ page linked from here: gustavus.edu/biology/titanarum/
Me: Is that a corpse flower?
Plant: *puts fedora on its head*
Me: PERRY THE CORPSE FLOWER?!?!
We love you Perry!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
AWWWWWWWWWW..............WHAT A CUTIE!!! LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT PERRY!
I bet it smelled utterly delightful
Those are the grossest but most fascinating plants.
The corpse flower is an interesting read if you ever have the time....however it only keeps on reminding me of what I learned about human physiology ( I trust your imagination on this).
Another great video on this giant flower bloom.
Wicked time lapse... love it 👍
Highkey the plants in the back move in a way that makes them look like they're breathing.
They kind of are!!
It's so beautiful yet sad
Would love to see a video on how it dies and goes back to that little bud form or if the staff have to pry the new growth off and resubmerge the plant back deeper into the soil. Also what requirements are needed for the plant to enjoy a few more years of peaceful rest with the proper nutrients!
Are you posting another one in 2020 this year?
It’s absolutely fascinating I love it
How did it grows.back? Hhehe idk this plant that is im asking
The titan arum is amazing. From what I've seen about it, the flower takes 7-10 years of vegetative growth before it blooms for the first time. After that it has a bloom cycle every few years, with blooming frequency varying plant to plant. could take anywhere from 2-10 years for another bloom. The timelapse makes them look almost like a firework, shooting up higher than you'd expect and having such a beautiful bloom just for the spathe to wilt within the day. When the spathe starts to open like that, the female flowers are receptive to pollination. Fun fact about Perry, in 2011 it unexpectedly produced viable seeds through self pollination. From what I've read it's one of the very few recorded cases of this happening.
arboretum.blog.gustavus.edu/2011/05/13/children-of-the-corm-ii-perrys-spawn/ for more info on that to anyone that's curious. It's all really interesting
We need an update on Perry.. Please 🙏❤
Perry's official name means "giant misshapen penis." Just in case you were wondering why scientific literature doesn't translate the species names out of Latin. 🤓
Very pretty organism for such a name though.
littlebrowndog66 Thank you for adding this tidbit of knowledge to my brain.
They smell like rotting flesh.
I wonder if the ladder will still be there in the next cycle.
#LadderGang is here
Ever again amazing how something of higher order like this is created that quickly just by the provided nutrients of the soil, water, CO2 and sunlight...
Is that the BDR16 Growth Chambers in the background?
I watched perry´s 2013 video, and now this one, and it really makes me wonder: it´s a huge plant - at least in size - but it grows fine in a vase. I wonder what weight it reaches and how much nutrients it consumes - I mean, how much biomass it generates and etc, because it seems impossible to make it in a vase. You need a lot of fertilizer and water to grow the same biomass of potatoes or pumpkin, don´t you? Anyway, I would really like to know how long the footage took and an estimate of the weight of the plant. Thank you very much, it was a wonderful video, again!
Welcome back Perry
So - Perry is alone? No other corpse flowers with which to cross pollinate? So - no seeds? or can you collect the pollen to use at another facility (trade pollen) to cross pollinate the plants?
Yes, Perry has produced seeds in the past and has traded pollen with other corpse flowers.
@@gustavusadolphuscollege
Awesome. Such an amazing plant, happy to know their future is being attended to as well.
When you see all the people gather around it are they trying to harvest the plant?
Oh Perry will i see you again this year?
When it blooms does it produce some roots? I have a few smaller species that will grow roots when the flower grows, like paeoniifolius.
That was majestic
yay he's back
Perry is so very pretty!
Perry gonna bloom this year?
So it didn't die? How does it bloom again?
No, the plant did not die. You can kind of think of Perry like a tulip. It stores energy in a "bulb" in the ground and creates a leaf or inflorescence every so often.
I am wondering... what insect is suppose to polinate this thing?
Folklore speaks of elephants pollinating the titan arum, but we know now that it is much smaller organisms-flies, carrion beetles, and sweat bees. It is not known with certainty what pollinates the titan arum, but it has been observed that sweat bees are likely pollinators.
@@gustavusadolphuscollege Elephants would be the last ones to pollinate this plant! Just imagine sticking your nose right into the middle of that flower? It must REEK!
So, is the the same plant over and over? I was just wondering. It's so spectacular and I didn't know if it the same plant over and over. Does everything have to be cleared away (the leaves, the part that falls) and there's just another one under there somewhere? So many questions.
Is perry doing ok in the pandemic?
It's like a whale giving a time in open air.. glancing, proud...reaching some sky.. Getting down..dying. but accepting . Being a piece of what ever..a little part..humans to see or captured..
I thought these plants were monocarpic! So the plant survived and is still going to flower? That is so cool!
Did you pollinate the flower and get some seeds for propagation, or will you this year?
During a previous bloom we did pollinate Perry and collect seeds. There are now quite a few of Perry's children growing in green houses around the country.
How are the " old leaves" beside it also moving and reacting similarly
I don't understand, I watched the 2013 one, what happened to all the plant matter that just fell over? At the start of this video, it's just that little stem in there. What happened? And is it still the same plant still alive the whole time or is it a cutting or something?
Reminds me of Dennis the Menace. Mr. Wilson’s plant blossoming at full moon until Dennis ruins it.
I thought of the same thing. It was so funny :)
Very neat!
Is that a second titan arum specimen next to it?
I would like to know the shutter rate. Please.
Is it possible to explain the smell?
Is that rot on the floor or shadow? Is that rot from the stench???
Is this the same one that bloomed in 2013, grown by seed, how big is the seed?
I think the petal goes open and close again for five times on the first bloom, but why is it just once on the second bloom?
does it keep reflowering every so many years rather than dying off and then its permanently dies?
One question I have is did it take 7 to ten years for it to bloom.
What do you guys do with it?
Is this the same perry from 2013???
Did it die or just collapse???
What is the name of the song? You should add it to the description.
WoW it's just amazing 😍😍
Wait so it's the same plant? I assume the root ball survives and the plant just grows again?
Did you cut the flower from 2013?
sorry to ask but its the same seed?
Why does it collapse?
What do you do with the plant once it falls?
Watching a plant productively develop and grow sorta makes you question why you exactly are procrastinating at this moment---
How much time it stands.?
but does it taste good?
PLEASE, I NEED TO KNOW IF PERRY FLOWERED AGAIN IN 2019
When my boy perry gonna bloom again?
Nobody:
Me: Ah shit here we go again.
why is the flower blooming 4 months earlier than in 2013?
Ok, you guys need a better spot for this plant. The public needs to see this in person like a botanical garden. If they see it, they will be more amazed and have better respect for nature.
Why do the petals open and close like that?
Is it dead in the end?
what does the fruit look like?
Did you pollinate it.
Does the plant actual existing in the wild? Or is it just genetic constructed?
Yes, this plant does exist in the wild, primarily in Sumatra, Indonesia. Perry was grown from a seed collected from Indonesia.
So is rafflesia not the largest flower anymore?
Acimej Gana rafflesia is the largest bloom, this one seem to be just the tallest flower
Wait... isn't the "corpse flower" a completely different flower than ole' Perry here? Great name by the way...
beautiful
See you soon Perry
What animal or insect pollinates an eight foot flower??? 😬😐
Flies and any other creature that would be attracted the the smell of a dead animal.