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Faucaria tigrina
Also Known As
- Mesembryanthemum tigrinum
- Tiger Jaws
- Tiger's Jaw
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Faucaria tigrina plant details
Faucaria tigrina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Faucaria tigrina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Faucaria tigrina
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Faucaria tigrina
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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aka Faucaria boscheana
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"-9"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Faucaria acutipetala, Faucaria candida, Faucaria cradockensis, Faucaria duncanii, Faucaria felina subsp. felina, Tiger Jaws
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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
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