Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina

Faucaria Tigrina comes from the Aizoaceae family and is commonly known as “Tiger Jaws”. A native of South Africa, this succulent grows up to 6 inches in height. The summer-dormant plant grows between rocks in the moisture available within its sub-tropical climate.

Growth Rate

Faucaria tigrina grows slowly.

Flowering

These plants bloom in gorgeous red, orange, and yellow colors from May to June.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

This succulent needs water when the topsoil gets dry. During winters, it needs less water, and overwatering during the winter season will damage the plant.

Soil

Tiger Jaw needs all the essential nutrients within the soil. Non-peat-based compost, one part coarse sand and second part soil help to grow these plants quickly.

Hardiness

This wonderful houseplant belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a and has a frost tolerance of -6.7° C (19.94° F).

Light

Faucaria tigrina needs full sunlight to grow.

Propagation

The propagation method of this variety is done from seeds. Simply remove the offsets by hand, which are attached to the parent plant.

Faucaria Tigrina “Tiger Jaws” is a unique species with attractive toothed leaves and a ​​fleshy jaw. Get this amazing succulent to beautify your home or garden.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mayjune
Botanical Name Faucaria tigrina
Common Name Tigerjaws
Dormancy Summer
Family Aizoaceae
Flower Color Red/orange and yellow
Growth Habit Rosette
Mature Size 6 "
Native Area South africa
Resistance 6.7° C

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08/05/2020
Frank A.
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Unespected: Just what I was hoping for!

Looked to be a bit of an Oddity on-line, and arrived as Wonderfully so! Fortunate timing, as on beautiful mid-bloom was present at delivery, and two more have appeared in the 10 days since. The Packaging of this and the other plants of my order was (again) Most Excellent!

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04/04/2023
Melissa P.
United States United States

Amazing

Great plant and will buy again from this seller

RG
04/12/2023
Robin G.
United States United States

Will order from Planet Desert again!

Plant arrived in perfect condition. I love the size of the plant which exceeded my expectations.

JB
06/08/2023
John B.
United States United States

Tiger Jaw

Excellent! I am very excited to own this plant. Excellent packaging and prompt delivery.

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Faucaria tigrina

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Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is 6" and larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Faucaria Tigrina comes from the Aizoaceae family and is commonly known as “Tiger Jaws”. A native of South Africa, this succulent grows up to 6 inches in height. The summer-dormant plant grows between rocks in the moisture available within its sub-tropical climate.

Growth Rate

Faucaria tigrina grows slowly.

Flowering

These plants bloom in gorgeous red, orange, and yellow colors from May to June.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

This succulent needs water when the topsoil gets dry. During winters, it needs less water, and overwatering during the winter season will damage the plant.

Soil

Tiger Jaw needs all the essential nutrients within the soil. Non-peat-based compost, one part coarse sand and second part soil help to grow these plants quickly.

Hardiness

This wonderful houseplant belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a and has a frost tolerance of -6.7° C (19.94° F).

Light

Faucaria tigrina needs full sunlight to grow.

Propagation

The propagation method of this variety is done from seeds. Simply remove the offsets by hand, which are attached to the parent plant.

Faucaria Tigrina “Tiger Jaws” is a unique species with attractive toothed leaves and a ​​fleshy jaw. Get this amazing succulent to beautify your home or garden.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mayjune
Botanical Name Faucaria tigrina
Common Name Tigerjaws
Dormancy Summer
Family Aizoaceae
Flower Color Red/orange and yellow
Growth Habit Rosette
Mature Size 6 "
Native Area South africa
Resistance 6.7° C

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Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
5 ★
75% 
3
4 ★
25% 
1
3 ★
0% 
0
2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
Customer Photos
Write a Review Ask a Question

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Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

Filter Reviews:
FA
08/05/2020
Frank A.
United States United States

Unespected: Just what I was hoping for!

Looked to be a bit of an Oddity on-line, and arrived as Wonderfully so! Fortunate timing, as on beautiful mid-bloom was present at delivery, and two more have appeared in the 10 days since. The Packaging of this and the other plants of my order was (again) Most Excellent!

MP
04/04/2023
Melissa P.
United States United States

Amazing

Great plant and will buy again from this seller

RG
04/12/2023
Robin G.
United States United States

Will order from Planet Desert again!

Plant arrived in perfect condition. I love the size of the plant which exceeded my expectations.

JB
06/08/2023
John B.
United States United States

Tiger Jaw

Excellent! I am very excited to own this plant. Excellent packaging and prompt delivery.

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