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Agave victoriae-reginae 13cm

Name: Agave victoriae-reginae 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Agavevictor13cm
Price: 19.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€22,00

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Succulent · Asparagaceae · Regal white geometry

Agave victoriae-reginae

Regal geometry from a sunlit desert 👑

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 13 cm · Height: 20cm

Asparagaceae
Dense spherical rosette
White leaf markings
Dark terminal spine
Collector Mexican species

Agave victoriae-reginae arranges short robust leaves into an almost mathematical rosette, with every white line appearing ruler-drawn across deep green surfaces. Rigorous symmetry, crisp outlines and a dark terminal spine give the plant the presence of a miniature royal emblem.

Its exceptional precision has made it a timeless collector favourite as well as an outstanding statement for contemporary interiors. It looks complete even when young, rewards a view from above and delivers the kind of premium sculptural impact that needs no additional decorative element.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Signature white lines

Leaf imprints and horny margins create its recognisable polyhedral pattern.

A precision rosette

Leaves close towards the centre, forming a dense almost spherical structure.

Collector presence

Slow orderly growth keeps a strong identity without demanding great scale.

Why you’ll love it: it combines rare geometric precision, natural white linework and the collector authority of one of the most recognisable agaves.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it alone in a low charcoal, off-white or earthy pot with a clear top view. A restrained finish of dark lava or pale pumice underlines the geometry without competing with it.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Agave parryi — a glaucous rosette sharing rigorous architecture.
Astrophytum myriostigma — white flecking and calm cactus geometry.
Haworthiopsis limifolia — a smaller ridged rosette for a tiered display.

Care at a glance

Light

Very intense brightness and direct sun after gradual acclimation.

Watering

Water deeply only after the mix is completely dry to the bottom.

Compact agave

Dry moving air, immediate drainage and protection from frost and prolonged cold rain.

Pets & children

The terminal spine and sap require gloves and an out-of-reach position.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide the strongest available light and several hours of sun, increasing exposure gradually. Even radiation keeps the rosette tight and the white markings crisp.

Correct watering

Wait until the entire mix is dry and the pot feels very light. Water deeply at the base, allow immediate drainage and never leave moisture sitting in the centre.

Airflow and humidity

It needs open airflow around the rosette and crown. Avoid misting, crowding against other plants and positions where rain becomes trapped between leaves.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Growth strengthens with warmth and long days. In winter coolness the rhythm slows, moisture is reduced sharply and roots are protected from prolonged cold wet conditions.

Substrate

Use a highly mineral fast mix with pumice, lava and coarse grit. Keep the crown high and avoid a pot oversized for the root system.

Feeding, repotting and handling

During visible warm growth, a mild dose of Cactus & Succulent Focus used as directed is enough. Wear gloves during repotting and protect the terminal spine.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

An accepted Mexican wild species

Kew accepts Agave victoriae-reginae T.Moore, published in 1875. It is not a horticultural hybrid.

Native to north-eastern Mexico

Its range lies in north-eastern Mexico. The typical subspecies is recorded from eastern Coahuila to western Nuevo León.

Two accepted infraspecific lines

Kew recognises subsp. victoriae-reginae and subsp. swobodae. Without a subspecies label, the product is correctly described at species level.

From natural habitat to care: Rocky limestone sites in north-eastern Mexico combine strong radiation with moisture that drains away rapidly. In a pot this requires high sun, a mineral root zone, a clean crown and complete drying between waterings.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

White lines are bud imprints

As tightly packed leaves develop, neighbouring margins leave characteristic impressions across the surface.

The rosette is monocarpic

A mature central rosette flowers once and completes its cycle, usually only after many years.

Margins are largely toothless

Unlike many agaves, it usually lacks continuous marginal teeth but retains a strong terminal spine.

It follows CAM photosynthesis

Night-time carbon uptake limits daytime losses and supports survival in dry environments.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Is it a cultivar or a wild species?

It is an accepted wild species from north-eastern Mexico. Without an additional label, no particular subspecies is assigned.

02How do the white lines form?

They are natural imprints and horny zones formed while young leaves remain tightly folded together.

03When does it need watering?

When the mix is completely dry to the bottom and the pot feels very light. Water at the base and allow immediate drainage.

04What light does it need?

Very intense brightness and direct sun after gradual acclimation, with even exposure around the rosette.

05What changes with the seasons?

It grows in warmth, while winter coolness calls for much drier roots and protection from prolonged cold rain.

06Does handling require caution?

Yes. The terminal spine punctures and sap may irritate. Wear gloves and keep it away from walkways.

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Agave victoriae-reginae 13cm

Agave victoriae-reginae 13cm

Agave victoriae-reginae

What makes it stand out

Signature white lines

A precision rosette

Collector presence

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Compact agave

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted Mexican wild species

Native to north-eastern Mexico

Two accepted infraspecific lines

White lines are bud imprints

The rosette is monocarpic

Margins are largely toothless

It follows CAM photosynthesis

Frequently asked questions

Agave victoriae-reginae 13cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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