April 2004

Plant Data

Plant Image:

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Botanical Name:

Agave victoriae-reginae

Common Name:

Queen Victoria Century Plant

Nativity:

Mexico

Growth Habit:

A small, slow-growing agave only 1 1/2 feet tall and wide. It is variable in form, with some plants forming a tight “pincushion” rosette of leaves and others having a more open form.

Growing Requirements:

Full sun, well drained soil with little water.

Features:

Striking white veins, which look painted against the thick, dark leaves. Due to its small size and slow growth, this agave makes an excellent container plant, though keep it away from walkways since each leaf is tipped with one very sharp spine.

Where at Lotusland:

A planting of A. victoriae-reginae grows on the slope along the path to the Water Gardens.

April 2004

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