Wally, the resident Amorphophallus titanum — also known as the corpse flower — at the Indiana University Bloomington Biology Building Greenhouse, is preparing for another rare and spectacular bloom.

Wally, the corpse flower at the IU Bloomington Biology Building Greenhouse.As this towering tropical plant readies its next display — complete with its infamous rotting-flesh aroma — the Biology Greenhouse invites the community to follow Wally’s journey and support the space he calls home.

IU Biology has launched a dedicated Biology Greenhouse Fund through the IU Foundation. Whether you visit for teaching, research or quiet reflection, your support will help ensure the greenhouse’s long-term vitality.

You can watch Wally grow — and bloom — via the Wallycam livestream.

Typically, Amorphophallus titanum goes through several leaf cycles before it stores enough energy to flower. Its first bloom can take eight to 20 years, and subsequent blooms, if conditions are right, occur every few years. Each bloom lasts only 24 to 36 hours.

Wally is located in Room P of the Biology Building Greenhouse. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the greenhouse is closed on weekends and during some holidays and IU breaks. Check the Indiana University Bloomington Biology Greenhouse Facebook page for updates.