Rare propagation of Agaves (Century Plants) || They flower only once in their lifetime

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXfUTbgkd8z09r9cQZ5nOw/join Hey Plant Lover…..how you doing? Well, if you are in the mood to finish this video with me, let me start by saying- what you are about to see in this video is one of the rarest phenomena in the plant kingdom. Before we get to the rare part, let me share 2 simple ways to propagate Agaves. First, once an agave matures, it produces “pups,” or outgrowths on the base of the plant, that you can use for propagation. Plant the pups in individual pots or garden spots using cactus soil. In the second method, you got to be on a lookout in your area, and if you see what you just saw, a blooming Agave, after watching the video, you would know what to do with it, and I will go through this method with you here and now, it already is starting to get interesting, so sit tight and enjoy the video. And I welcome your questions, also make sure you also comment about your favorite part of the video, and please subscribe, if you haven’t already, press the notification bell, we are set now, let us go!! What you see here is an Agave plant flowering, yes, that’s right it’s not normal at all, the plant flowers once in its lifetime and could take anywhere between 10 to 30 years for that elusive flowers to show. If this wasn’t exciting enough, here is more, as rare it can get, the magnificent Agave will produce a flower stalk that is 20 to 30 feet high. This flower stalk, which will be as thick as a telephone pole, resembles an enormous asparagus spear. The branches of the stalk will be covered with masses of yellow flowers that will produce baby Agave plants. I am sure somewhere we are struggling with the heat, some of us are waiting anxiously for the rains and then someplace it’s all cold, so wherever you are, you can all start a new project- propagating Agaves, well why would you not want to have an allrounder of a plant in your garden- also known as the century plants, some of the Agaves have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties; some of these are used for culinary purposes and then there are some varieties of Agaves that have commercial value. As the mother Agave dies, its stalk will topple to the ground propelling thousands of offspring. Agaves have evolved to survive in barren, low-water environments. This harsh environment has caused the Agave to adapt by producing thousands of offspring to ensure that a few might actually survive. I will be propagating a lot of them, you too can start as many as you can! I am using chopsticks to make a holder so that the bottom part of the seedlings is in the water and leaves stay out and dry. Alternatively, you can use plastic ties to hold these together in an upright position, really whatever works for you. Use tap water and change it every 6-7 days or earlier if the water looks discolored. Some seedlings would show roots within 15-20 days however hold on until every seedling does have roots to move onto the next step. So all in all we are looking at 30-40 days in propagation apparatus. Now I know what you are thinking, how to transplant these, can we grow them water for good, should we keep them out or in, would windowsill work, well here are your answers. You can grow Agaves, anywhere inside or outside or windowsill; in water or the soil. And how you take them to water and soil, here it is, please do exactly I did. They are beautiful plants and their hardiness is something you got to admire. You can line these up on the windows or use them as a bio-fence for delicate plants in your garden. They don’t require much water once it gets matured. The soil on which they are supposed to be grown must be a well-drained, sandy-loam mix. These desert plants cannot stand temperatures below 4 degrees Celsius. An ideal temperature for their healthy growth is 21 to 26 degrees Celsius. And in terms of feeding, use soluble fertilizers containing nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Feed them only to boost flowering conditions, especially during growing seasons. So how did you like the video, please make sure you share your thoughts in the comments. I thank you for your time. Feedback, questions or suggestions, anything you have for me, don’t keep it, share! Alright, take care, stay safe, stay healthy. I will see you soon with another exciting video. Thank you. Cheers!!