Agave victoriae-reginae ssp. swobodae

Queen Victoria's agave

Unmatched graphic appeal, sculptural look. The subspecies Swobodae stays smaller than typical Victoria Reginae and also suckers more.

Altura	8–12 pulg.
Ancho	10–14 pulg.
Tolera	Frío, Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Azoteas, Descuido, Viento
Riego	Mínimo
Agave plants are extremely drought tolerant, and many need no supplemental irrigation in coastal California. They will, however, look better and grow faster if they are given additional water, especially during summer.
Resiste hasta	0 °F
Exposición	Sol parcial – Pleno sol
Características	Con espinas, Monocárpica, Jardín de rocas, Escultural, Produce hijuelos
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus
Fertilización	Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco
Origen	Norte de México
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	10–24

Notas de cultivo

Almost all agave, including this one, are monocarpic, meaning that a head will grow larger and larger over time, building up energy, then send off a spectacular flower, after which it will decline and die. With pupping varieties, like this one, they grow from stolons at the base, constantly replacing the older bloomed-out heads with new ones, which then grow larger and flower, continuing the life cycle.

One of the best agave for pots, even small ones.

Interés especial

This agave makes an excellent 'home defense' tool when planted along a fence line or beneath windows.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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