“This flower blooms once every few years 😶🌫️… and smells like death itself. ☠️🌺🌺”
@mo...on93 · 1.5K followers
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The video is a time-lapse showing a corpse flower blooming over two days, with people visiting the botanical garden during the day and the flower continuing to bloom through the night. The flower changes from a closed bud to a fully open, deep red bloom.
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8.3%
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90/100
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Why it worked
The time-lapse format effectively showcases a rare and fascinating natural phenomenon that takes place over an extended period. The visual transformation of the flower, combined with the intriguing fact that it blooms only once every few years and smells like death, generates strong curiosity and engagement. The background music adds to the dramatic effect, making the viewing experience more captivating.
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