Tiger Jaws
Faucaria tigrina
Also known as
Tiger's-Jaw, Shark-Jaws
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
9a-11b
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10cm | Max | 8cm |
5cm | Min | 5cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Tiger Jaws Overview
Faucaria tigrina is a small, stemless succulent, with light green fleshy leaves with somewhat ferocious-looking teeth on the margins. These long, white, sabre-like teeth are not used for defence, but to collect water. The threadlike structures are special adaptations that help to collect water vapour from the surrounding air and direct it down toward the roots of the plant. Flowers are bright yellow and daisy-like, around 4cm across.
Common problems with Tiger Jaws
Should be free of problems if planted in well-draining soil in an environment with good air movement.
Tiger Jaws Companion Plants
Plant with other succulents.
How to harvest Tiger Jaws
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Tiger Jaws
Seed
Sow seed in spring or autumn in well draining sand medium.
Suckers
Remove little plants growing off the sides as soon as they are mature enough.
Division
Divide clumps of rosettes as they become too thick.
Cuttings
Propagate from seed or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Special features of Tiger Jaws
Pot plant
Can be grown in containers, use recommended medium for fully grown plants, two parts loam, one part coarse sand and one part pumice.
Drought resistant
These plants are well adapted to dry conditions.
Indoor plant
Other uses of Tiger Jaws
Indoor
Ornamental
Of all the Faucaria species, F. tigrina is the most popular horticultural subject, due to the fact that it is really easy to grow and its unusual, quirky appearance.