Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 8b-12
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise' plant details
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise' plant
How to Grow Agave victoriae-reginae 'Golden Surprise'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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