Faucaria tuberculosa (Pebbled Tiger Jaws, Knobby Tiger Jaws, Shark's Jaws, Tiger Jaws)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Faucaria |
| Species | tuberculosa |
| Synonyms | Mesembryanthemum tuberculosum, Faucaria tubercolosa, Faucaria felina |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Height | 10 - 25 cm |
| Spread | 25 - 35 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Low-mounding. |
| Landscape | Among rock gardens, containers, succulent collections, potted indoor or patio plant, or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | By seed or separation of rosettes from parent plants. |
| Cultivation | Plant in well-draining cactus mix, composted mix, loamy or sandy soils in full sun. Repot annually to promote growth. |
| Pests | Scale, mealybugs and aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Dry shrublands and rocky outcroppings. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth glabrous succulent flesh with spotted variegation. |
| Leaf Description | Fleshy leaves, pinnate, pyramidal, measuring between 5 - 15 cm in length and arranged in a very loose rosette. The upper edges of the leaves are heavily serrated, almost like 'jaws'. |
| Flower Description | Showy, daisy-like, open cup-shaped flowers are borne at the apex of the plant with up to 200 narrow, lanceolate petals. |
| Colour Description | Deep green to medium green leaves with pale creamy-white spots and serrations. Buttercup yellow flowers with orange-tipped petals. |
| Texture Description | Smooth and waxy. |
Photographs
Faucaria tuberculosa, seedling. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Faucaria tuberculosa, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Faucaria tuberculosa, seedling. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Faucaria tuberculosa, seedling. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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