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Agave victoriae-reginae (Royal agave)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agave victoriae-reginae
Other names
Royal agave, Queen Victoria century plant, Agave considerantii
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. victoriae-reginae - A. victoriae-reginae is a variable, evergreen, perennial succulent with a basal rosette of thick, straight, triangular to oblong, white-marked, spine-tipped, dark green leaves and, in summer, narrow, erect or arching racemes of creamy white flowers
Agave victoriae-reginae is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Rosette
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Agave victoriae-reginae (Royal agave) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth and feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Outdoors, grow in slightly acid soil in sharply drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Agave victoriae-reginae
Other names
Royal agave, Queen Victoria century plant, Agave considerantii
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. victoriae-reginae - A. victoriae-reginae is a variable, evergreen, perennial succulent with a basal rosette of thick, straight, triangular to oblong, white-marked, spine-tipped, dark green leaves and, in summer, narrow, erect or arching racemes of creamy white flowers
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Rosette
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Agave victoriae-reginae (Royal agave) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth and feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Outdoors, grow in slightly acid soil in sharply drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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