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Faucaria felina
Also Known As
- Faucaria acutipetala
- Faucaria candida
- Faucaria cradockensis
- Faucaria duncanii
- Faucaria felina subsp. felina
- Tiger Jaws
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Faucaria felina plant details
Faucaria felina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Faucaria felina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Faucaria felina
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
South Africa; Green, soft-toothed mesemb w/smooth surface. Small clumps of mini aloe-like rosettes.
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Faucaria felina
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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