Tiger Jaws. An attractive succulent with diamond shaped greyish green leaves and golden yellow daisy like flowers red in bud. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Faucaria tigrina
An attractive succulent with diamond shaped greyish green leaves and golden yellow daisy like flowers red in bud
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Faucaria |
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Species | tigrina |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Tiger Jaws |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Aizoaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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