Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

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Size: 30cm

30cm 400mm

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 40–60 cm

Mature Width: 40–60 cm

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is expected to grow 10–20 cm per year (slow).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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Uses in my Garden

Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Succulent / Dry Garden – sculptural planting with cacti, agaves, and drought-style textures.

Is Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave Evergreen or Deciduous?

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 40–60 cm

Mature Width: 40–60 cm

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is expected to grow 10–20 cm per year (slow).

Growth Rate of Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is expected to grow 10–20 cm per year (slow).

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

Is Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave frost tolerant?

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave Flower?

Agave victoriae-reginae flowers only once at full maturity, producing a tall flowering spike with clusters of creamy-white blooms above the foliage. While infrequent, the display is highly architectural, with the plant primarily valued for its compact symmetrical rosette and distinctive white-lined leaves.

Does Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave an Australian Native Tree?

No

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is Native to Northern Mexico, where Agave victoriae-reginae grows naturally in dry rocky slopes and arid mountainous environments.

What is the Wildlife Value of Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave ?

Its mature flower spikes provide nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom. The dense geometric rosette also creates sheltered microhabitats for small insects and reptiles, contributing to biodiversity within dry and low-water landscapes.

How much Sunlight does Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave need?

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Is Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave Drought Tolerant?

Is Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish evenly, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Queen Victoria Agave shows excellent drought tolerance and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave is expected to grow 10–20 cm per year (slow).

Slow Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave in Different Soil

Agave victoriae-reginae performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.