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    Agave victoriae-reginae

    Also Known As

    • Agave consideranti
    • Agave ferdinand-regis
    • Agave ferdinandi-regis
    • Agave nickelsii
    • Agave victoria reginae
    • Queen Victoria Agave

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Agave victoriae-reginae plant details

    Agave victoriae-reginae is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave victoriae-reginae

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave victoriae-reginae

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 7. Stout triangular leaves with long stripe.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A medium growing, spineless and most desirable agave with dark green skin and white impressions on each leaf that look painted. Sharp black points on each leaf. This is a decorative and beautiful growing species. Often nicknamed Queen of the Agaves, or Artichoke Agave.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Pale Green to Cream Flowers on 10-15' tall spike/ may take 40 yrs.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A truly beautiful small agave from northern Mexico. It forms compact rosettes of dark green leaves with white outlines. It likes full sun and can take the cold. Once seen growing in groups of 3 or more it won't be easily forgotten. Good to zone 7.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Small with variegated leaves, compact rosettes; slow growing. Hardy to 10 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Agave victoriae-reginae plant

    How to Grow Agave victoriae-reginae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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