YOKOHAMA - In the median strip of Yokohama, a towering plant has become the center of attention. Crowds gather around, pointing their cameras at a massive agave, commonly known as the "Century Plant," native to Central America, renowned for its rare, once-in-a-century bloom.
Since the beginning of this year, the agave suddenly began to grow, reaching over 6 meters in height. For the past month, it has been the subject of keen interest, with people eagerly anticipating its bloom. Over the weekend, the agave finally flowered.
A woman who came to see the bloom remarked, "It's said to bloom only once in decades. We won't see it again."
Comparing photos taken on July 14th to those taken on July 15th, numerous small yellow flowers have appeared.
Another woman who came to see the bloom said, "I heard the rumor that it would bloom today and came here. It's smaller than I expected. I thought it would be larger."
A middle school student added, "They say it blooms only once in a lifetime, so I'm grateful to have seen it."
The agave is expected to reach full bloom in one to two weeks.
Yokohama is forecasted to have clear skies on the 16th, signaling the arrival of the peak summer heat.
The sunshine and warmth are likely to further accelerate the agave's blooming process.
Source: ANN
