- Botanical name: Agave victoriae-reginae
- Common name: Queen victoria's agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Succeeds on poor soil
Agaves are succulents that form rosettes of fleshy, spiny-edged leaves. They are mostly grown as houseplants or conservatory plants but larger varieties can add a stunning architectural look to the garden.
Agave victoriae-reginae forms a dense rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves, up to 30cm in length, that have white edges and black tips. This eye-catching plant also has attractive white ‘bud-printing’ on the leaves – the impressions made by leaves on one another as they develop – adding to the plant’s appeal.
Agave victoria-reginae makes an attractive houseplant or conservatory plant. It will enjoy a sunny position on the patio in summer; bring the plant indoors in the autumn and keep bone dry and frost-free over winter.
How to grow Agave victoriae-reginae
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Agave victoriae-reginae and wildlife
Agave victoriae-reginae has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave victoriae-reginae poisonous?
Agave victoriae-reginae has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
