Faucaria tuberculosa

Faucaria tuberculosa

Common Names

Pebbled Tiger Jaws (english)

Taxonomy

Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Faucaria
Species tuberculosa
SA Plant Number
Basionym Faucaria tuberculosa

Description

Faucaria tuberculosa is a hardy, strange looking small, clump forming succulent plant. The rosettes of triangular leaves are edged with soft white teeth making it look like a hungry green monster. The leaves are dotted with scattered white spots called tubercles.

In winter and spring, it will flower with large glossy ‘Vygie’ type flowers which only open in full sunlight and attract many pollinating insects.

This handsome little plant makes a great container plant or plant in a rockery.

Plant in well-drained soil, full sun and water sparingly.

Size 10 to 15cm

Wildlife

Plants for Pollinators:

The pollen-laden flowers attract many pollinating insects to the garden. A good bee food plant when in flower.

Uses

Landscaping:

Attractive addition to well drained Rock gardens. Good container plant.

Distribution

Eastern Cape

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