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Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave

Agave victoriae-reginae 'Dwarf Variegata'

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Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave (Agave victoriae-reginae 'Dwarf Variegata') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave

Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave

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Plant Height:  8 inches

Flower Height:  3 feet

Spread:  12 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Other Names:  Variegated Mini, Variegated Compact, Century Plant

Description:

A slow growing, symmetrical variety with tight fitting deep green leaves that are edged and striped in white; margins are smooth and spineless; reddish-purple flowers when rosette matures; produces no offsets, so after flowering will need to be replaced

Features & Attributes

Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave features bold spikes of red pincushion flowers with plum purple overtones rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its succulent pointy leaves remain dark green in color with prominent white stripes and tinges of gold throughout the year.

This is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen houseplant with a more or less rounded form. Its wonderfully bold, coarse texture is quite ornamental and should be used to full effect. This plant usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Dwarf Variegated Queen Victoria Agave can be expected to grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This houseplant requires direct sun for optimal performance, and should therefore be situated in a room that gets bright sunlight for a good part of the day; it is not a good choice for rooms lit only by artificial light. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and may die if left in standing water for any length of time. This plant should be watered when the surface of the soil gets dry, and will need watering approximately once each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
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