Neighbor's Agave Flower
The appearance of a flower stalk on an agave is a bittersweet event.
The stalks and flowers are usually spectacular and produce a great show, but it also means the death of the plant.
Depending on the agave species, flower stalks start appearing between 7 and 20 years.
Fertilization and increased watering may cause the plants to mature and flower sooner.
The impressive flower stalks of larger species can reach a height of over 40 feet, and grow up to 3 inches a day.