Tiger Jaws: Faucaria tigrina Care Guide
Faucaria tigrina
Tiger jaws care (Faucaria tigrina): succulent with toothed jaw-like leaves. Full sun, mineral soil, very little water, yellow autumn flowers.
Characteristics
Tiger jaws (Faucaria tigrina) is a small South African succulent with fleshy, triangular paired leaves edged with soft tooth-like projections that look like open jaws. In autumn it produces large yellow daisy-like flowers that open in the afternoon. It wants full sun, very well-drained mineral soil and sparse watering. It stays small, 5-15 cm.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante minerale. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
