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warty tiger jaws

Faucaria tuberculosa

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Genus: Faucaria
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, succulent perennial forming a low (8cm) mat of fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves; these are edged with soft, white spines and bear warty growths (tubercules) on the upper surface. In late summer and autumn it produces yellow flowers to 4cm across, although these only open on sunny days

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 FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately while in growth and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser once or twice; keep almost dry in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings or seed sown at 10-20°C in autumn or spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and root mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years