Queen Victoria agave
Agave victoriae-reginae · Agaves · Asparagus family
Also known as: Royal Agave
Easy20–40cmNot pet-safe
Queen Victoria agave care at a glance
Queen Victoria agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–30 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Queen Victoria agave
Common pests on Queen Victoria agave include Agave snout weevil. Also possible: Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Crown rot. Queen Victoria agave is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Agave snout weevil High
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Low
Disease
- Crown rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Queen Victoria agave
- Which pests affect Queen Victoria agave?
- Common pests on Queen Victoria agave include Agave snout weevil. Also possible: Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Queen Victoria agave?
- A common disease is Crown rot.
- Is Queen Victoria agave toxic to cats and dogs?
- Queen Victoria agave is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Queen Victoria agave need?
- Queen Victoria agave has a low water requirement.
- What light does Queen Victoria agave need?
- Queen Victoria agave prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Queen Victoria agave frost-hardy?
- Queen Victoria agave is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.