Faucaria Tiger Jaws
Faucaria tigrina
Succulents & Cacti Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
A fascinating dwarf succulent that truly lives up to its name, with fleshy pairs of leaves edged with soft, tooth-like projections resembling an open jaw. Native to South Africa, the leaves are light green with darker speckles. Produces large, bright yellow daisy-like flowers in fall that are surprisingly large relative to the plant’s small size.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun to bright indirect (4-6 hrs)
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Water
Every 2-3 weeks
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Humidity
Low (20-40%)
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Temperature
15-28°C
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Soil
Sandy, well-draining succulent mix with added grit or fine gravel for extra drainage
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Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter strength every 6-8 weeks during spring and fall growing periods
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- 📏 Max height
- 5-10 cm
- 📐 Spread
- 10-15 cm
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Fall
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Light Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial
- 📈 Growth rate
- Slow
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic to pets and humans
- 🌱 Propagation
- Leaf cuttings or division of clumps; seeds also viable but slower
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic to pets and humans
Common issues
- Root rot from overwatering, Mealybugs in leaf crevices, Etiolation in low light
💡 Care tips
- Fleshy leaves with tooth-like edges resemble an open jaw,Despite fearsome appearance the teeth are soft and harmless,Produces large yellow daisy-like flowers in autumn,Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
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