Royal agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: royal agave or Queen Victoria century plant.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: royal agave, Queen Victoria century plant
Scientific name: Agave victoriae-reginae
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Tufted
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Royal agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) – Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Co-attribution must be given to the Chanticleer Garden., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Royal agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) – Amante Darmanin from Malta, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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