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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.

Gardening facts about Faucaria felina plant

How to Grow Faucaria felina

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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