How to Grow Agave victoriae-reginae Plants in your Garden

Agave victoriae-reginae Growing and Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Agave victoriae-reginae
• Common Name: Queen victoria agave
• Growing Zone: USA: 8 to 11
• Life Cycle / Plant Type: Perennial, Succulents and Cacti

Plant Details

• Plant Height (Inches): 6 to 12
• Plant Spread (Inches): 6 to 12
• Time of Bloom: Summer
• Flower Details: Green, White
• Leaf Foliage: Blue, Green, Variegated
• Fruit:
• Growth Form: Rounded

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight
• Rate of Growth: Grows slowly
• Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained
• Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results)

Caring Conditions

• Care:
• Level of Maintenance:
• Propagation: Offsets taken in spring or autumn
• How to Prune: Not usually required
• Pests: scale insects
• Diseases: Usually pest free

Further Information

• Can Attract:
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Best Garden Use: Container, Ground cover, En masse , Rock garden
• Family: Asparagaceae.
• Closely Related Species: Asparagus, Yucca, Agave, Scilla.
• Miscellaneous: Entices birdlife to the garden, Attractive foliage, North American native, Some parts are poisonous, Attractive flowers / blooms. Protected species.
• Genus Detail: Agave
• Further Reading and References: Here and Here