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

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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

Faucaria tuberculosa is known as pebbled tiger jaws. Its opposite leaves are toothed on the edges and have raised projections across the leaf making it look like a very toothy specimen. It is related to F. tigrina which has a smoother leaf surface. Yellow, star-like flowers reveal its relationship to the ice plants (Delosperma). Protect indoors in winter or as a houseplant year round.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.