Agave Species, Queen Victoria Agave, Queen Victoria Century Plant, Maguey
Agavevictoriae-reginae

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species: victoriae-reginae (vik-TOR-ee-ay ree-JIN-ay-ee)

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds