Kew's century plant breaks conservatory roof and flowers for first time in 15 years

By Jack Sidders 19 July 2010

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's Agave abrupta will soon flower for the first time in 15 years after it outgrew the Princess of Wales Conservatory and its flower spikes burst through the roof, forcing gardeners to remove a pane of glass and open the vents.

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