Agave x ferdinandi-regis

Also Known As

Agave ferdinandii regis
Agave victoriae-reginae x. ferdinandi-regis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7a-11

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Agave x ferdinandi-regis plant details

Agave x ferdinandi-regis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 x ferdinandi-regis

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave x ferdinandi-regis

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
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

King of the Agaves! Agave ferdinandi regis is related to the Agave victoriae reginae. This species is darker green with sharp contrasting black tips. Good for landscaping or pot culture. Low water, low fertilizer, part sun, EASY plant. Spines only on the tips of each leaf.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

This little century plant comes from one of the more exciting habitats in agaveland, a series of mountains northeast of Saltillo in northwestern Mexico where the beautiful A. victoriae-reginae crosses with both A. scabra and A. lechugilla. The form of this plant is particularly upright, its leaves marked white with a pinkish gray cast and topped with black spines. Reaching 12-18" and offsetting freely, it is hardy to between 0 and 10 °F, USDA Zone 7, with excellent drainage. Full sun. Excellent pot specimen.