Faucaria tigrina

RHS Plant Profile
tiger jaws
tiger jaws Dorling Kindersley 2003

Other common names

tiger chop, tiger jaw, tiger's chaps, tiger's claws, tiger's jaws, tiger's mouth

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Cactus Succulent

A clump of very fleshy, triangular, grey-green leaves edged with white teeth, and daisy-like yellow flowers 5cm across in autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Faucaria are small, clump-forming succulent perennials with very fleshy, prominently toothed leaves borne on short shoots, and daisy-like yellow, pink or white flowers in summer or autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
South Africa (South Cape Province)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free