Agave victoria-reginae
Queen Victoria century plant, royal agave

An elegant domed rosette of short broad leaves, strikingly edged and patterned in white, led to this species' early popularity in cultivation. Young plants have stiff leaves, but on older plants the tips curve inwards to form a ball. Cream flowers appear after 20-30 years when the slow-growing plant is 60-90 cm (2-3 ft) in diameter. Some forms offset freely; others remain solitary.

H 30 cm (12 in), S 60 cm (2ft). Min. 2°C (36°F).