Faucaria tigrina
tiger jaws
A clump of very fleshy, triangular, grey-green leaves edged with white teeth, and daisy-like yellow flowers 5cm across in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Faucaria are small, clump-forming succulent perennials with very fleshy, prominently toothed leaves borne on short shoots, and daisy-like yellow, pink or white flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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