Flowers & Plants That Bloom in 50 Years

Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)

This purple-blue flower blooms only once every 12 years—but in some varieties, the cycle can extend up to 50 years.

Bamboo (Certain Species)

Some bamboo species flower once every 40 to 50 years, often leading to mass die-offs after blooming.

Puya raimondii

Known as the "Queen of the Andes," it takes up to 80 years to bloom once and then dies—an epic botanical event.

Agave americana

Often called the “Century Plant,” it blooms once after 30 to 50 years, sending up a towering flower stalk.

Corypha umbraculifera (Talipot Palm)

Native to India, this palm blooms only once after 40 to 50 years, producing one massive inflorescence before dying.

Furcraea foetida

This large succulent can take decades—up to 50 years—to flower, releasing a tall spike before it perishes.

Phyllostachys bambusoides

Its flowering cycle is around 120 years, but once it starts, forests worldwide bloom at the same time.