Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon'

Also Known As

Queen Victoria Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-12

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Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon' plant details

Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Huasteca Canyon' is a large clonal selection of Agave victoriae-reginae from the canyon of the same name near Monterrey, Mexico. Rosettes can reach 20 inches in diametre, much larger than other forms. The leaves are thick and rigid with beautiful white markings in tight rosettes. Cold hardy in zones 8 to 10 with excellent drainage. Great for container culture elsewhere. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Green Symmetrical rosette with white stripe

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon' plant

How to Grow Agave victoriae-reginae 'Huasteca Canyon'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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