The video livestream above captures the Corpse Plant in Sydney, Australia, as it approaches its bloom, and then it will likely die, after using up so much of its energy. More about the plant below.
The Botanical Garden of Sydney estimates that the flower, which can take seven to ten years to get to this stage, will be blooming tonight (Monday) so I am going to keep tabs on it throughout my day here on the other side of the world, in hopes of seeing it in bloom (but, alas, the smell feature on YouTube is not yet working). There were nearly 2,000 other people watching when I was watching just now. (Thanks to Kate B for sharing the link on Mastodon).
Peace (across the world),
Kevin