Faucaria Species, Tiger Jaws

Faucariafelina

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Faucaria (fow-KAR-ee-uh)
Species
felina (fel-IN-uh)
Synonym
Faucaria longifolia
Faucaria lupina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Carlsbad, California

Long Beach, California

Riverside, California

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Looks like 'typical' Faucaria... has bright green coloration and blunted teeth. Not sure how differs.. .maybe in floral details?

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2004 | neutral

Other synonyms include:
F. crassisepala
F. janesii
F. kingiae
F. latipetala
F. laxipetala
F....Read More

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Weyburn, SK | April 2001 | neutral

This is a small plant that forms several rosettes. The leaves are succulent and have 'teeth' along the edges It is easy to grow and also ...Read More

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