Hello, little friends!
Have you ever seen a flower that is very big, even bigger than your head? Well, there is a flower like that in Indonesia. Its name is Rafflesia Arnoldi.

What is Rafflesia Arnoldi?

Rafflesia Arnoldi is the largest flower in the world. Its bloom can be very wide, even reaching 1 meter. That is very big, isn’t it?

This flower is not like other flowers. It does not have leaves, stems, or roots of its own. It lives by attaching itself to another plant, like it is borrowing a place to stay.

A Strange Smell

Rafflesia Arnoldi has a bad smell, like rotten meat.
But this smell is useful because it attracts flies to come and help the flower grow and reproduce.

Where Does Rafflesia Live?

This flower lives in the forests of Indonesia, especially in:

• Sumatra
• Kalimantan

It likes cool and damp places, far away from busy cities.

Blooms for a Short Time

Rafflesia Arnoldi is very special because:

• It takes a very long time to grow
• When it blooms, it only lasts for 5 to 7 days

After that, the flower wilts and disappears.

Why Should We Protect It?

Rafflesia Arnoldi is a rare flower. That means there are not many of them in the world. That’s why we should:

• Protect the forest
• Not damage nature
• Take care of plants

Fun Facts

• Rafflesia Arnoldi cannot be picked carelessly
• It only grows in the wild
• It cannot be planted in a pot like ordinary flowers

A Message for Friends

Let’s protect nature so that the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower will still exist and can be seen by children in the future.