Picture by World Wonders Gardens
Basic Info
Faucaria Tigrina is also known as the Tiger’s Jaw. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 8 cm (3″) tall. The plant is best known to have green to light green leaves. When the plant finally matures you can expect it to produce yellow flowers from fall and winter.
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Faucaria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Faucaria Tigrina (or Tiger’s Jaw) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
General Care for Faucaria Tigrina ‘Tiger’s Jaw’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Faucaria Tigrina ‘Tiger’s Jaw’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for outdoor in a proper light area. If planted indoors, it can be difficult for the plant to grow properly.
Quick Facts:
- Thrives best in full sun
- Should be grown outdoor
- Similar water needs to other succulents. (See Watering Guide)
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Size: it grows to be 8 cm (3″) tall
- Best zone for the plant is -6.7° C (20°F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with seeds
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Calico Hearts is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -6.7°C (20°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant outdoor too indoor.
Faucaria Tigrina is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted outside keep it on a sunny spot. That means a south-facing area of your garden.
How to Propagate Faucaria Tigrina ‘Tiger’s Jaw’
Learning how to propagate Faucaria Tigrina ‘Tiger’s Jaw’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Tiger’s Jaw is one of the species that won’t easily drop its leaves; it can, in addition to that, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Faucaria Tigrina, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
Faucaria Tigrina that is also known as the ‘Tiger’s Jaw’ is known to be native to South Africa more specifically Eastern Cape
