One of my favorite plants in our yard, an octopus agave, bloomed a few months ago. The bloom stalk is now taller than our house and is covered by baby plants. If any of my Tucson friends would like to have some, please let me know, and I'll give you a bag of them. This type of agave is great to have in your yard because it does not have serrated or sharp edges, and once the roots are established it does not need watering.
- Before blooming - you can see where the javelina munched on the bottom arms of the agave.
- February 22nd, beginning to bloom:
- April 3rd, flowering stage:
- I am soaking the little plants, pups, in water to encourage root development, and then planting them out of reach of the desert animals until they grow larger. My nursery of little plants:
