# The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - The lowdown on the smelliest plant in the world at Kew Gardens

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Podcast: [The Plant Based Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plant-based-podcast-424660)
Published: 2025-06-01T05:30:00+00:00
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Have you heard of the Titan Arum? It's not only the largest inflorescence in the world, but it's also the smelliest plant in the world, unofficially! Michael popped into Kew Gardens to speak to Leif Starkey about this botanical phenomenon, which has just bloomed in the Palm House. Check Instagram for photos of its rather beautiful withered form! Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. www.britishgardencentres.com

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