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tiger jaws

Faucaria tigrina

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Genus: Faucaria
Family: Aizoaceae
Common Names: tiger chop, tiger jaw, tiger's chaps, tiger's claws, tiger's jaws, tiger's mouth [2]

About this plant

F. tigrina forms a clump of very fleshy, triangular, grey-green leaves edged with white teeth, and daisy-like yellow flowers 5cm across in autumn

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years