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Family: Agavaceae
Scientific Name: Agave victoria-reginae forma "caespitosa"
Origin:
Agave
victoria-reginae is endemic to the arid lower elevations of
the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains in northeastern Mexico (Huasteca
canyon and adjacent areas just south of Saltillo).
Habitat: It grows in profusion
on the steep slopes and near vertical cliffs of the canyon walls. While Agave victoria-reginae remains endangered in its native habitat, it has
become very common in cultivation.
Description: A. Victoria-reginae is a very slow growing but
tough and beautiful Agave. It is consider the to be one of the most
beautiful and desirable species. The caespitose form has smaller
rosettes and form soon thick clusters up to 50 cm in diameter
Cultivation: Suited for
light shade to
full sun. It grows well from
suckers and forms attractive specimens. It will tolerate quite low
temperatures ( -10° C), particularly when dry.
Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Agave
victoria reginae:
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