Agave victoria reginae variegata
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This is a variegated form from the Agave reginae.
Agave Victoria reginae is a beautiful and slow growing cactus. Its leaf margins are smooth and spineless and when it flowers it produces gorgeous red/purple flowers.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 10-13,15-17,21-30, USDA: 9-12
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Nuevo Leon, Chihuahua, Mexico (where it is endangered)
Growth habits: Slow growing succulent rosettes to 18" in diameter (45 cm), most populations are solitary, but some offset heavily
Watering needs: Infrequent water
Propagation: Seeds, or offsets if any
Blooming habits: This slow growing agave might take 40 years before blooming, the flower stalk is 10 to 15" with pale green to cream flowers. The plant dies after blooming.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
