"Big Betty" Blooms in Cooktown

Experience the incredible bloom of Big Betty, the Titan Arum, at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. This unique and rare flower, known for its remarkable size and the pungent aroma it emits, blooms only once every seven to ten years! 

 

The journey of cultivating this magnificent plant began in 2019, and the dedication of the gardens' staff has finally paid off. Big Betty stands tall, featuring vibrant colors that attract a variety of insects for pollination. The flower's impressive size and captivating hues make it a must-see event. 

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Big Betty in all her glory before she retracts for another long cycle. The Cooktown Botanic Gardens welcomes everyone to explore and marvel at this botanical wonder. 

 

MJ caught up with Cooktown Botanic Gardens Curator Nikko Menzel and the incredible crew—Mark Mitchell, Angus Snell, and Dayhahnera Hutchinson (pictured)—to chat about their role in bringing Big Betty to this historic moment.