A Palmdale man was surprised to find an unusual, 30-foot-tall 'tree' emerging from an agave plant in his yard.
A Palmdale man was shocked and confused when he noticed a large, mysterious stalk suddenly growing from a plant after more than 30 years in his yard.
The century plant, known for its spiky appearance and unique blooming cycle, is native to the desert landscapes of Mexico and Texas, making it perfectly adapted to Southern California's dry and hot climate. Contrary to its name, the plant doesn't actually bloom every 100 years. Instead, the century plant flowers around every 10 to 30 years in desert climates.
"We planted it in the early '90s when we moved into the house," recalled Cuevas. His family was unaware of the plant's extraordinary characteristics when they bought multiple Agave Americanas from a local nursery because of their distinct blue-green color, he said."Days are going by and this thing is just shooting up in the air," Cuevas said, surprised at the 30-foot-tall height the stalk reached during its bloom.
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