Firstly, agave are not even closely related to cacti. Agave are of the plant family Asparagaceae. Cacti are of the plant family Cactaceae. Secondly, Agave americana (common names include sentry plant and century plant) lives only 10 to 30 years. Thirdly, although Agave americana is semelparous, it also reproduces asexually from adventitious shoots, making each plant genetically persistent, so, if you want to wax poetic, maybe speculate on the potential genetic immortality of each Agave americana specimen.
Firstly, agave are not even closely related to cacti. Agave are of the plant family Asparagaceae. Cacti are of the plant family Cactaceae. Secondly, Agave americana (common names include sentry plant and century plant) lives only 10 to 30 years. Thirdly, although Agave americana is semelparous, it also reproduces asexually from adventitious shoots, making each plant genetically persistent, so, if you want to wax poetic, maybe speculate on the potential genetic immortality of each Agave americana specimen.
Who says those cacti are doing nothing? They’re providing water (when punctured) for birds, beauty for passerbys and just “being”, which is something in itself.
Mountain Meg about 6 years ago
I bet Betty really misses Cody
Ontman about 6 years ago
Junior will miss his gaming.
Pet about 6 years ago
I like Cody. I hope they bring him back, especially now that we know he has eyes. :)
PaulDobson about 6 years ago
Firstly, agave are not even closely related to cacti. Agave are of the plant family Asparagaceae. Cacti are of the plant family Cactaceae. Secondly, Agave americana (common names include sentry plant and century plant) lives only 10 to 30 years. Thirdly, although Agave americana is semelparous, it also reproduces asexually from adventitious shoots, making each plant genetically persistent, so, if you want to wax poetic, maybe speculate on the potential genetic immortality of each Agave americana specimen.
PaulDobson about 6 years ago
Firstly, agave are not even closely related to cacti. Agave are of the plant family Asparagaceae. Cacti are of the plant family Cactaceae. Secondly, Agave americana (common names include sentry plant and century plant) lives only 10 to 30 years. Thirdly, although Agave americana is semelparous, it also reproduces asexually from adventitious shoots, making each plant genetically persistent, so, if you want to wax poetic, maybe speculate on the potential genetic immortality of each Agave americana specimen.
Ginny Premium Member about 6 years ago
Who says those cacti are doing nothing? They’re providing water (when punctured) for birds, beauty for passerbys and just “being”, which is something in itself.
banjinshiju about 6 years ago
Actually, a century plant blooms and dies in about 25 years. Its bloom is spectacular and attracts insects for miles.