HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Agave victoria-reginae

Family: Agavaceae
Distribution: Northen Mexico
Photographs: Desert Plants

This is probably the most beautiful Agave species and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Agave victoria-reginae is native to the Chichuahuan desert in Northern Mexico.

Agave victoria-reginaeAgave victoria-reginae

It is a small species and reaches a diameter of approximately 60 cm.

Like all Agaves, the plants flower sometime after reaching maturity, which may take about 15 years. After flowering the plant dies. Most Agaves produce new plants from their roots during their lifetime. This is often not the case with Agave victoria-reginae.

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