Yes indeed--sample schemes being considered: already have a whole bunch of 'Joe Hoak' offsets, a whole bunch of A. mitis 'Multicolor' bulbils, or perhaps a switch to a much slower growing, elegant Agave like parrasana, or go spectacular with a whole row of ovatifolia 'Vanzie', or trios of different solitary Aloes that bloom in all four seasons, so I have flowers there year round...
Exciting, but just a little disconcerting - that's a lot of plants to replace all at once! It's Agave desmettiana, isn't it? It seems to be the fastest bloomer among the agaves.
Yes there is going to be a lot to put in the green bin, and its desmetiana, bulbils from my previous generation. I thought they would last longer. Oh, well...
Surely they know far more than we give them credit for. I often wonder if they broadcast some sort of chemical to let me know what they need (usually more water).
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Oh my, a whole chorus line of blooming agaves. Maybe the eighth is waiting to welcome the bulbils of his/her friends which will take their places.
ReplyDeleteOr s/he is a little late to get into costume!
DeleteWhat a beautiful sight that is going to be!
ReplyDeleteLas Vegas-style buffet for every bee and hummingbird in the neighborhood. :)
DeleteWell that's going to be a remarkable sight to behold! And are you already scheming on what to do in that space when they expire?
ReplyDeleteYes indeed--sample schemes being considered: already have a whole bunch of 'Joe Hoak' offsets, a whole bunch of A. mitis 'Multicolor' bulbils, or perhaps a switch to a much slower growing, elegant Agave like parrasana, or go spectacular with a whole row of ovatifolia 'Vanzie', or trios of different solitary Aloes that bloom in all four seasons, so I have flowers there year round...
DeleteThat last one is rebelling since you didn't give it a neighbor. You forced it to be the outcast, so it is. ;)
ReplyDeleteActually it did have a neighbor that bloomed last year. I guess it saw what happened to neighbor and decided to hold off!
DeleteExciting, but just a little disconcerting - that's a lot of plants to replace all at once! It's Agave desmettiana, isn't it? It seems to be the fastest bloomer among the agaves.
ReplyDeleteYes there is going to be a lot to put in the green bin, and its desmetiana, bulbils from my previous generation. I thought they would last longer. Oh, well...
DeleteI know it's the end for them but what a way to go out. This bed will be spectacular.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be quite a show. The bulbil count will be scary!
DeleteI'm sure we can count on you to document this event every step of the way..i's going to be spectacular.I always like an excuse to do a renovation !
ReplyDeleteYes it all must change, whether I want it to or not. They are doing me a favor--or making me more work? Both?
DeleteHoping for great hummingbird photos from this, setting up a tripod and using the remote shutter.
Funny how nature works. I have witnessed similar in habitat. Monocarpic plants just know when it is time to reproduce in conjunction with the others.
ReplyDeleteSurely they know far more than we give them credit for. I often wonder if they broadcast some sort of chemical to let me know what they need (usually more water).
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