Expect Longer waiting time for Sakura floral display at Flower Dome
Please expect longer waiting time in Flower Dome due to the popularity of Sakura floral display. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.
Advisory for use of tripods at Sakura floral display
To better manage the crowds for safe movement of all visitors, the use of tripods for photo-taking at Sakura floral display in Flower Dome is not allowed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Upgrading and development works around Gardens
Development works at Bay East Garden from 24 Oct 2023. The promenade and area under the Benjamin Sheares Bridge will remain accessible to the public.
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Stars of the Gardens – Century Plant
Century plant in Succulent Garden, Flower Dome
Native to North America, the century plant (Agave americana) can be found growing on cliffs, rocky slopes, grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas. It has been introduced throughout the world as an ornamental plant for its outstanding form and spectacular blooms.
Reflexed leaf blades (left) and rosette arrangement of leaves (right)
This impressive plant spreads across 3 metres in width, with its swollen greyish-green leaves arranged in a rosette form. Each leaf blade can grow up to 1.5 metres long with a few that may be reflexed.
Flowering stalk (left) and close-up of yellow blooms (right)
Contrary to its common name, the century plant only has a lifespan of 10 to 30 years! Its name reflects its slow-growing nature, and that it takes years, sometimes decades, before it produces a majestic flowering stalk. This can grow up to 9 metres tall, and is heavy with yellow blooms that are pollinated by bats. Upon flowering and setting seed, the parent plant will die off, leaving behind baby plants also known as “pups”. These are produced as side shoots or are attached to an underground stem that will later grow into new plants!
Apart from the century plant, there are other agave species such as the Rancho Tambor agave (Agave titanota) and tequila agave (Agave tequilana) that are cultivated at Succulent Garden, Flower Dome.
Agave spp. in Succulent Garden, Flower Dome
This article is part of our Stars of the Gardens series.
Written by: Agatha Koh, Manager (Education, Programming & Events)
Agatha has spent the last ten years in a green paradise of every kind – greenhouses, orchards, food forests, therapeutic gardens, nature parks. Her days at the Gardens continue to be happily plant-filled as she shares her love for plants with fellow green thumbs and floral fanatics!
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