Faucaria tuberculosa

Also Known As

Faucaria felina subsp. tuberculosa
Mesembryanthemum tuberculosum
Mesembryanthemum tuberculosum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-12"

planting zones

9b-12

More Options

Faucaria tuberculosa plant details

Faucaria tuberculosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Faucaria tuberculosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Faucaria tuberculosa

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little marvel is jaw-dropping! Faucaria tuberculosa, known as Pebbled Tiger’s Jaw, is a unique, clumping succulent with thick green leaves covered in bumps and lined with soft spines. The leaves may tinge red during times of environmental stress. Displays daisy-like, yellow flowers in fall to early winter.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This unusual succulent is easy to care for and has great visual appeal. "Pebbled Tiger Jaws" have thick, fleshy leaves that look like a tiger's open mouth with small tubercles, or nodules, and fine hairs protruding where the teeth would be. This South African native is a clump-forming succulent that has showy yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. Water every one-to-two weeks during the summer months and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. The plants should be kept very dry in winter.