Agave victoriae-reginae 'White Rhino'

Also Known As

Agave victoria reginae 'White Rhino'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Albomarginata'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave victoriae-reginae 'White Rhino' plant details

Agave victoriae-reginae 'White Rhino' is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. 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 'White Rhino'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rare, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave victoriae-reginae 'White Rhino'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

The Agave victoriae-reginae 'Albomarginata', commonly known as the White Rhino Agave, is a small succulent prized for its tight-fitting rosettes of deep green leaves edged with broad white bands. It reaches up to 12 inches tall and 16 inches wide, forming solitary rosettes with smooth to toothed edges and short terminal spines. Native to Mexico, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 9a to 11b. This evergreen plant is cultivated for its ornamental value, both indoors and outdoors, and is suitable for containers or garden beds. It requires typical succulent care, avoiding excess water to prevent rot. While highly sought after for its unique appearance and rarity, it is toxic to pets and children and deer resistant.

Grown in a 5in pot and shipped "dry-root"

By: Dry Oasis Plants

BEAUTIFUL! A rare, albomarginated medium growing, spineless and most desirable agave with dark green skin and white impressions on each leaf that look painted. Each leaf is bordered by a creamy white margin. Sharp black points on each leaf. This is a decorative and beautiful growing species. Often nicknamed Queen of the Agaves. This type is extremely slow growing and very rare.