Plant miracles on Lake Constance: Agaven bloom spectacularly in Überlingen!

Plant miracles on Lake Constance: Agaven bloom spectacularly in Überlingen!

An extraordinary natural spectacle awaits visitors on Lake Constance in Überlingen. In June 2025, two Queen-Victoria-Agaven blooms there, a rarity, since Agaven only bloom once in their lives. This usually happens after 15 to 20 years, and the flowering period is considered the death sentence for the plants. The inflorescence of one of the Agaven is currently measures over five meters, while hundreds of buds are waiting to open up. These impressive plants can be admired on the south-east corner of the plant house, which was built in 2021 in the course of the State Garden Show to upgrade the park of the villa gardens.

The importance of the agave for the botanical garden in Überlingen is underlined by the fact that it includes an extensive collection of cactus. Over 1,000 cacti and succulents can be found there, some of them more than 100 years old and weigh up to 300 kilograms. In addition, the plants grow in groups that are arranged according to their geographical origin and come from regions such as America, the Canary Islands, Madagascar and the eastern Africa.

the queen of the night

Already on June 2, the first bloom of the queen of the night (Selenicereus Grandiflorus), another botanical sensation in the plant house, opened. This plant is known for its large, white flowers that bloom for only one night and release an intensive vanilla scent, which attracts nectar -drinking bats. The flowers reach a diameter of up to 30 cm and prefer to bloom in the summer months. The shooting of the queen of the night are snake -like and can become several meters long. This exotic plant originally comes from Central America and the Caribbean.

A bright, full sun is important for the optimal care of the queen of the night. The plants need temperatures above 20 ° C and should be kept in a clay pot with acidic potted plants. The main growth period ensures regular watering and the use of cactnic fertilizers, while the plants have to take a rest in the winter months.

agaven: More than just an eye -catcher

The agave itself is a succulent plant with decorative, sword -shaped leaves that grow rosette -shaped from a base. These plants are not only known for their beauty, but also for their ability to survive dry phases well by storing water in their fleshy leaves. Agaven can be cultivated in gardens and on terraces due to their resistance and adaptability.

The fascination for agaves and similar plants as the queen of the night is only reinforced by her extraordinary flowers and long life cycles. Nature lovers and plant enthusiasts in Überlingen have the opportunity to experience these impressive plants in full bloom and be inspired.