A spectacular collector’s agave featuring architectural dark green leaves edged in glowing yellow margins, perfect for pot culture.
Description Agave victoria-reginae 'Ring of Gold' is a highly prized variegated cultivar of the famous Queen Victoria Agave. It forms a perfectly spherical, compact rosette of stiff, thick leaves that are dark green with broad, creamy-yellow borders.
The plant is renowned for its geometric symmetry and the distinct white bud-imprints on the faceted leaf surfaces. It grows slowly, maintaining a neat and sculptural shape that looks stunning in ceramic pots or rock gardens.
Origin & Type This is a specialized nursery-produced cultivar derived from the species native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. All our specimens are ethically propagated and nursery-grown, ensuring high quality without impacting wild populations.
Care Guide
- Light: Needs bright light to full sunlight. Direct morning sun is best to maintain the vivid yellow variegation and tight rosette form.
- Water: Very drought tolerant. Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. Avoid getting water in the center of the rosette to prevent rot.
- Soil: Requires a gritty, porous mix. Use a cactus mix with plenty of pumice, perlite, or gravel for rapid drainage.
- Temperature: Thrives in the Indian heat (20°C–35°C). It is hardy but should be protected from heavy monsoon rain to prevent fungal issues.
- Growth Rate: Very slow-growing; it stays compact for many years, making it an excellent long-term container plant.
Additional Details
- Plant Size: Small to medium compact rosette; ships in a standard nursery pot.
- Indoor/Outdoor: Best for outdoor sunny spots or very bright, south-facing windowsills.
- Beginner friendliness: Easy to maintain, but requires patience due to slow growth.
- Toxicity: Generally considered mildly toxic if ingested; sharp terminal spines require careful handling.
Why Buy From Us Buy Agave victoria-reginae ‘Ring of Gold’ online from us for a premium, healthy specimen. We ensure expert packaging to protect the delicate leaves and offer secure delivery across India.
