Agave victoriae-reginae

|11-15 cm Ø|Endemic to the dry lower elevations of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the state of Coahuila and south of Nuevo Leon in northeastern Mexico, it is found in large numbers on the steep slopes and almost vertical cliffs of canyon walls, where it forms large colonies. The indigenous used almost the entire plant. They made clothes and ropes from the fibres or fermented its flesh into an alcoholic drink similar to tequila. Most of the plant was used raw or cooked as food, the flowers and their stems are also edible and were roasted or boiled. In its natural habitat, however, it is threatened with extinction.Requires well-drained soil and light to full sun. Water extensively in spring and summer and allow to dry out again between waterings. They prefer fresh air and should therefore be overwintered light and dry in a well-ventilated room. If kept perfectly dry, it can also withstand temperatures of -10°C (14°F). In frost-free areas it can also be cultivated outdoors.