The Cactus Outlet Queen Victoria Agave

Bare-root means the plant is shipped without soil around its roots. This is a standard, safe way to transport succulents, allowing you to pot them immediately in fresh, well-draining soil suited to your specific environment.

This agave is actually perfect for containers. Because it is slow-growing and reaches a modest size of about 1.5 feet, it thrives in decorative pots as long as you use a high-quality, well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.

To maintain its tight, symmetrical rosette form, this plant requires full sun. If it does not receive enough light, the leaves may stretch out and lose that compact, geometric look you are likely aiming for.

The Queen Victoria Agave is hardy down to 10°F, which makes it suitable for outdoor planting in USDA zones 8-11. If you live in a climate where temperatures consistently drop below that, you should keep it in a container so you can move it indoors or to a protected area during the coldest months.

This is a drought-tolerant succulent, so it prefers to dry out completely between waterings. In the summer, water sparingly only when the soil is dry to the touch, and reduce watering significantly during the winter months.