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Agave victoriae-reginae T.Moore
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Common Name: | Queen Victoria's Agave, 厚葉龍舌蘭 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m to 0.7 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m to 0.7 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, North America |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a spherical growth form up to 0.7 m wide. It usually occurs solitary, but sometimes produces a few offsets. |
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| Foliage | Thick, green leaves (15-20 cm long, 3.8-6 cm wide) are variegated with thin, white lines, especially along the leaf margin. They are hard, triangular and armed with 1-3 black, stiff spines (1.3-2.5 cm long) at the tip. Leaves are tightly packed together in a spherical rosette. |
| Flowers | Cream-coloured flowers have purple to red tints. They are arranged along the upper half of a 3-4 m tall spike inflorescence. |
| Habitat | It grows in deserts and semi-deserts, forming large colonies on steep slopes and cliffs. |
| Associated Flora | In its native habitat, it often grows alongside bromeliads from the genus Hechtia. |
| Cultivation | This species grows well in shallow containers under full sun. Plants flower once at 20-30 years of age, produce fruits and die shortly after. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Sucker |
| Plant Growth Rate Remarks | Slow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom, Thick |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (marginal) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
| Typical Foliar Size | 15 cm to 20 cm |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
| Flowering Habit | Monocarpic, Long-lived |
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Others
| Master ID | 31675 |
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| Species ID | 6074 |
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