QUEEN VICTORIA AGAVE

This unusual, eye-catching agave, named after Queen Victoria of England, grows in a tiny, symmetrical rosette of dark green leaf with white lines on the side of its toothed leaves. Each leaf has a sharp spine at the end of it. It grows slowly to a height of one to two feet and a width of eighteen inches.

Care

• Watering twice a week

• Well drained soil is ideal for growth

• Avoid watering during winter

• Requires full sun

Benefits

• Nontoxic to humans, mildly poisonous for pets

• Traditionally, agave plants heal open wounds, treat insect bites, treat certain skin disorders (e.g., inflammation, menstrual problems, etc.)

• Agave syrup also known as agave nectar is prepared due its extreme sweetness

Botanical Name: Agave victoriae-reginae

Plant Type: Succulents Plant

Usage: 

• Indoor Plant
• Attractive Foliage (leaves) 

Care:

• Stored in a pot