Description
Agave victoriae-reginae is a small species of succulent flowering perennial plant, noted for its streaks of white on sculptured geometrical leaves.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agave Victoriae - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
This agave is highly variable in form, but in general, the rosettes are small and compact, composed of short, rigid, thick leaves that are green with a pattern of distinctive white markings. The markings are generally along leaf keels or margins, giving a sort of polyhedral appearance.
It is very impressive when big, with its bold structure, and beautiful form. On the rare occasion when it finally blooms, it is a complete show-stopper; The stalk bolts to the sky and the showy flowers grace the neighborhood. It works beautifully as a single large specimen and also when planted amass with other agaves.Tough and particularity indestructible this Native beauty should be in anyone drought-tolerant landscape. Works particularly well when planted with ornamental grasses nearby.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Victoria, Blue Agave, American Aloe, Maguey |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 6 feet |
| Flower Colour | Various colors, often with shades of purple-red. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to Medium |
Planting and care
Agave Victoriae care
In partially shaded areas, this plant can be used as a focal point in a desert garden, or in groups as a barrier. The saw-like flat leaves grow from a dense rosette base and spiral outwards.
| Sunlight | Full to partial Sunlight |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Use a potting soil mix with a little sand, well-drainage soil. |
| Temperature | 15 to 25 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply standard liquid fertiliser every two weeks |
Agave Victoriae special feature
This plant is known to some as the century plant, because it is thought to flower only once every 100 years; however, this is misleading as it usually flowers after 20-30 years of storing enormous food reserves in its leaves and then dies.
Agave Victoriae uses
Ornamental Use:
- Agave is hardy enough for the most exposed courtyard or balcony
- It makes a dramatic statement in the landscape and is much favoured for use in rock gardens
- In many gardens, Agave is best grown in containers
- The gigantic leaf-rosettes of these splendid succulents rank them among the most popular accent plants for modern gardens