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Basic Info
The Agave
Scientific Classification
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Agave Vctoriae Reginae also known as the ‘Queen Victoria Agave,’ or ‘Royal Agave’ has the same water requirement as most other succulent plants, don’t over water the plant. Best would be to thoroughly soak the plant then let it dry out completely before watering the plant again.
Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun to shade
- Not an indoor plant
- Water needs similar to other succulents
- Grows to 30 cm (12″)
- It can become 46 cm (18″) wide
- Zone 9a -7° C (20° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets or seeds
- Not known to be toxic to animals or people
- Growth time: Spring or Summer
General Care for Agave Victoriae –reginae
Agave
Where to Plant
The Agave victoriae-reginae does not do well in the cold, so if you live in a city where the nights are colder than -1° C (30° F), move it indoors. The succulent should ideally be grown in a container so that it can easily be transported in and out of the house. Grows best in much sunlight.
Ideally, you will want to plant Agave Victoriae-reginae where the plant can get at least 6 hours of sun a day. Homegrowers, place the plant on a window ledge where it can get plenty of sunlight.
How to Propagate Agave Victoriae-reginae
Agave Victoriae-reginae is one of the easier succulents to propagate, especially when growing using offsets.
Cuttings
The best way to grow the Queen Victoria Agave from cuttings is by using either sterile scissors or a sharp knife. Start by removing the stem from the core of the plant, let the plant sit and harden for a few days. Once that is done, place the stem in well-draining soil, only water the plant if the soil has been dried out.
Origin and Habitat
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