Faucaria candida belongs to the Aizoaceae family and has a common name ‘Tiger jaws’. It is a large, diverse group mostly originating from Somalia. This thick winter-dormant succulent plant grows up to the height of 10 cm.
Growth Rate
The growth of Tiger jaws is slow.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in the maroon shade from September to November. The interesting part of the blooms is that they open in the afternoon, and their bud close in the evening.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
This perennial succulent should be watered properly during the growing season. Allow it to dry out before the next watering. In the summer season, fertilize the plant every 15 days.
Soil
Faucaria candida needs well-drained soil for good drainage.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the plant is 11a to 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 10° C (50° F).
Light
The Tiger jaw plant needs full sunlight as it helps it grow properly.
Propagation
Faucaria candida is easily propagated through seeds and cuttings.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late autumn winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Faucaria candida |
| Common Name | Tiger jaws |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Maroon, pink, white |
| Genus | Faucaria |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | fallflowering (opening in afternoon, closing at dusk) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Faucaria candida belongs to the Aizoaceae family and has a common name ‘Tiger jaws’. It is a large, diverse group mostly originating from Somalia. This thick winter-dormant succulent plant grows up to the height of 10 cm.
Growth Rate
The growth of Tiger jaws is slow.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in the maroon shade from September to November. The interesting part of the blooms is that they open in the afternoon, and their bud close in the evening.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
This perennial succulent should be watered properly during the growing season. Allow it to dry out before the next watering. In the summer season, fertilize the plant every 15 days.
Soil
Faucaria candida needs well-drained soil for good drainage.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the plant is 11a to 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 10° C (50° F).
Light
The Tiger jaw plant needs full sunlight as it helps it grow properly.
Propagation
Faucaria candida is easily propagated through seeds and cuttings.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late autumn winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Faucaria candida |
| Common Name | Tiger jaws |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Maroon, pink, white |
| Genus | Faucaria |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | fallflowering (opening in afternoon, closing at dusk) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
