Agave Species, Queen Victoria Agave, Queen Victoria Century Plant, Maguey
Agave victoriae-reginae
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Genus: | Agave (a-GAH-vee) (Info) |
Species: | victoriae-reginae (vik-TOR-ee-ay ree-JIN-ay-ee) (Info) |

Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
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:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Dewey, Arizona
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Green Valley, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Aliso Viejo, California
Bostonia, California
Brentwood, California
Canyon Lake, California
El Cerrito, California
Encinitas, California
Encino, California
Fullerton, California
Palm Springs, California
Pittsburg, California
Quail Valley, California
Redondo Beach, California
Reseda, California
Rowland Heights, California
SOMIS, California
San Leandro, California
Vista, California(9 reports)
Lakeland, Florida
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Miami, Florida
North Miami Beach, Florida
Slaughter, Louisiana
Blue Diamond, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Roswell, New Mexico
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas(2 reports)
Dripping Springs, Texas
San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)
Wimberley, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On May 30, 2016, Paula_chica from Canyon Lake, CA wrote: My Queen Victoria has only been repotted twice since I've owned it. Very low maitenance. I've had it for over 10 years as a gift from a friend and we think it was at least 20 years old when we got it based on the size. Never had a flower but I've heard from others that the flower is a cluster of purple flowers. I wish I knew how to propogate it as everyone who has seen it has found it quite remarkable. I've only seen one other that was smaller than mine and the gentleman wouldn't part with it for anything less then $400. |
Positive | On Mar 26, 2016, Yanger4 from Kohima, Not as slow-growing as some people & websites 'warned' me about! ;-) |
Positive | On Mar 5, 2016, GrowInFlorida from North Miami Beach, FL wrote: Can you make this plant non-monocarpic by clipping the buds before the blooms emerge? This plant is too beautiful to die... |
Positive | On Apr 8, 2014, LipLock from Austin, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I've had this growing near the street in front of my house for about 10 years. It is a show stopper and people walking by always stop and look at it and even take photos of it. It is currently sending up a flower spike. I'm so disappointed to learn that it is monocarpic. It has been thru numerous hard freezes (low 20's) and takes absolutely no extra care whatsoever. I have it planted where it gets light shade off and on most of the day, but full Texas sun from about noon to 3 pm. |
Neutral | On Mar 23, 2014, Mr_Monopoly from North Olmsted, OH (Zone 6b) wrote: Just bought this plant from the Midwest Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Show and Sale in Cleveland. Being a member myself who specializes in cacti, I was hesitant to buy it, but it looks promising. |
Positive | On Mar 28, 2010, JohnTS71 from San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: This is a hardy plant which survived a hard freeze in the teens. I love this plant. |
Positive | On Sep 11, 2008, baiissatva from Dunedin, Zone 9b Coastal Otago New Zealand. A stunning plant that has to be on my top 10 best ever list. Found a relatively large specimen in a discount homewares shop for $14, couldnt believe my luck, ran out of the carpark laughing insanely. |
Positive | On Apr 8, 2007, Cretaceous from El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Seems to do well here in zone 9b. Very slow growing. Named after Queen Victoria. |
Positive | On Aug 19, 2003, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: This is one of the more attractive Agaves, having wonderful white delinations where the leaves are angled. The effect is quite mesmerizing reminiscent of an Escher piece- a symmetical swirling of shapes in green and white. I have heard that some forms of this are NOT monocarpic, but that has not been my limited experience. It is a very slow grower and all the photos of this plant I uploaded are of very old individuals in botanic gardens in Southern California. It is an easy grow though. |