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Faucaria

A faucaria tigrina in my collection
     Faucaria is a genus of 6 species of Mesemb
native to South Africa. They are collectively called "Tiger Jaws" because of the toothy look
of the leaves. The low growing rosettes spread and eventually produce a dense mat of foliage
with yellow daisy like flowers that are produced in winter.
     Faucarias are some of the easiest Mesembs to grow. Any good cacti
and succulent mix will do. They appreciate full sun to part shade depending on the climate. They mainly grow from fall through spring, during the hot summer months
they go dormant. Most of the time they appreciate a fair amount of water, they will shrivel noticeably
when in need. Care should be taken watering in winter and when they are dormant in summer. Only water enough to keep the
leaves from shrivelling at these times. They can be propagated by leaves and offsets, though I've found
the offsets difficult to root.
I have two species of Faucaria
Click on a thumbnail below.
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Faucaria felina ssp. tuberculosa |
Faucaria tigrina |
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