Once the agave flowers, a death bloom is inevitable, and nothing can be done to stop it. Typically, it takes around 10 to 15 years for the agave to bloom.

Yeah, we’re just calling it the agave right now or the giant asparagus,” Brion Spensieri said. At nearly 27 feet, the name is appropriate for the plant, especially being from the Asparagaceae ...

Agave at Oakland neighborhood stands at 27 feet as it undergoes death bloom The life cycle of a massive agave plant in an Oakland neighborhood is coming to an end, and in death, it is putting on ...

Giant agave in Oakland neighborhood drawing attention as it undergoes death bloom KPIX via CNN Newsource The life cycle of a massive plant in an Oakland neighborhood is coming to an end ...

Giant agave in Oakland neighborhood drawing attention as it undergoes death bloom KPIX via CNN Newsource The life cycle of a massive plant in an Oakland neighborhood is coming to an end ...

Giant agave in Oakland neighborhood drawing attention as it undergoes death bloom KPIX via CNN Newsource The life cycle of a massive plant in an Oakland neighborhood is coming to an end By CNN ...

Giant agave in Oakland neighborhood drawing attention as it undergoes death bloom KPIX via CNN Newsource The life cycle of a massive plant in an Oakland neighborhood is coming to an end ...