A. titanum update update

From: "Susan T. Staiger" <ststaiger at earthlink.net> on 1998.06.19 at 03:04:32(2336) I went to FTG at 4:30p.m.EDT today. The inflorescense did not grow at all through the day so does seem to have matured vertically! The outer +More sheaths which covered it as it came up through the soil had completely dropped away from the base of the spathe during the earlier part of the day and the spathe definitely has a more "swollen" appearance . It is getting almost a ruffled look to it. A warning to any potential visitors----especially during the first 8 hours after the inflorescense is fully open----Craig Allen and the security guard who is on duty to keep the touchers away will have gas masks for their own protection. If you have one----bring it!!! There will be crews from at least 7 TV stations plus newspapers, and magazines there this weekend----mucho publicity for the Garden,IAS, and aroids in general. Sadly, Julius, the second plant you had hopes for is not blooming this summer. Think what the potential is for next year though!!! Susan

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