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    • Photo of Faucaria felina flower, form by Cactus Jungle

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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Faucaria felina plant

    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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    Faucaria tigrina

    aka Mesembryanthemum tigrinum, Tiger Jaws, Tiger's Jaw

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Faucaria tigrina flower by Kara Nursery
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    Faucaria bosscheana

    aka Faucaria boscheana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Faucaria bosscheana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Faucaria tuberculosa

    aka Faucaria felina subsp. tuberculosa, Mesembryanthemum tuberculosum, Mesembryanthemum tuberculosum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Faucaria tuberculosa by Cactus Jungle
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