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Faucaria tigrina

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Faucaria tigrina
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F. tigrina
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Faucaria tigrina

Faucaria tigrina, tiger jaws, is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is endemic to South Africa, but also widely spread in cultivation. It has fleshy triangular leaves, a clumping habit, and blooms in autumn with yellow daisy-like flowers.

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1] In temperate zones it must be grown under glass to protect it from freezing temperatures. It requires a standard cactus potting compost and a position in full sun, with low humidity.

A large clump

References

  1. ^ "Faucaria tigrina". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 1 July 2020.