When its hood unfurls, the deep reddish-purple bloom will last a few days, with the scent peaking on the second day.Then the bloom will collapse and the plant will go dormant again.

• 而它散发出的像臭袜子或是腐烂尸体的味道，是想吸引苍蝇和以吃腐肉为生的甲虫前来授粉。