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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

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    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

    Full Sun to Partial Shade. Indoor. 2" Yellow Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Faucaria tigrina plant

    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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    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 felina

    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
    Photo of Faucaria felina flower, form by Cactus Jungle
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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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