A few weeks ago, I showed you Spot . . . my agave plant that was sending up a bloom. Unexpectedly. In the middle of winter.
I thought you might be interested in an update.
Here is Spot now.
When I last showed you Spot, the bloom stalk was just a little over 5 feet tall. The pot had been sitting on one of the platforms of the plant stand you can see in the photo above, but last week, I noticed the stalk had reached the ceiling, so I moved Spot to the floor -- and staked him.
Now, he is well over 8 feet tall! I'm 5'8" . . . and this is my view of the stalk looking up (from my eye level).
And it's still growing!
The buds are getting larger and more pronounced.
It's really quite something! I can't wait to see what the flower will look like when it blooms. Any guesses on color?
In the meantime, I've purchased another agave plant (a different variety this time).
I wonder what this one will do?
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That is so fun! Can't wait to see the bloom. And thanks for the book recommendation I'm going to give it to Doug while I finally finish The Other Boleyn Girl. Happy Friday!!
Posted by: Patty | 02/10/2012 at 08:53 AM
Amazing !!! thanks for the update. Light beige maybe?
Posted by: Antigoni | 02/10/2012 at 02:32 PM
Agave = amazing. Book = put on wish list @ library for after April 15. Thanks!
Posted by: kmkat | 02/10/2012 at 04:06 PM
Look at that! I hope it blooms before it reaches the ceiling. Again. I'm guessing yellow on the blossom color... What fun!
I just started reading "The Snow Child" I think it'll be an excellent book. Gonna put yours on my "to read" list!
Posted by: Marilyn | 02/10/2012 at 04:34 PM
The plant would be amazing to watch, but are you worried the blossoms might smell? It could be as bad as the Titan Arum. ;-)
Added the book to my list before leaving you a comment. I love your recommendations (as you know).
Posted by: margene | 02/10/2012 at 04:34 PM
Wow! I'm going to guess a white flower. Thanks for the book rec.
; )
Posted by: Vicki | 02/10/2012 at 04:54 PM
That is amazing! I think the blossoms will be white. Thanks for the book recommendation, too. Have an awesome weekend!
Posted by: Carole | 02/10/2012 at 05:03 PM
that plant is crazy! I hope the bloom is a pretty pink, but I'm guessing like everyone else it will be white. downloaded the sample of the book - thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: Mary | 02/11/2012 at 06:36 AM
Holy crap, you weren't kidding. It IS like Jack's Beanstalk. Best watch out for giants!
Posted by: Erin | 02/11/2012 at 02:34 PM
That is impressive! Thank goodness for high ceilings. ; )
Posted by: Lori on Little Traverse Bay | 02/12/2012 at 07:43 AM
Woo Hoo!
I hope it flowers soon and you don't have to find a spot in the house with higher ceilings. o.O
Btw, I've got a jade plant that's blooming right now. Not sure what's going on because it's the first time it's ever bloomed for me. Weird, right?
Posted by: Cookie | 02/13/2012 at 08:38 PM