faucaria succulent Faucaria candida

faucaria succulent Faucaria candidaFaucaria candida belongs to the Aizoaceae family and has a common name Tiger jaws. It is a large, diverse group mostly originating from Somalia. This thick winter dormant succulent plant grows up to the height of 10 cm. Growth Rate The growth of Tiger jaws is slow. Flowering The flowers bloom in the maroon shade from September to November. The interesting part of the blooms is that they open in the afternoon, and their bud close in the evening. Water

Faucaria candida belongs to the Aizoaceae family and has a common name ‘Tiger jaws’. It is a large, diverse group mostly originating from Somalia. This thick winter-dormant succulent plant grows up to the height of 10 cm.

Growth Rate

The growth of Tiger jaws is slow.

Flowering

The flowers bloom in the maroon shade from September to November. The interesting part of the blooms is that they open in the afternoon, and their bud close in the evening.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

This perennial succulent should be watered properly during the growing season. Allow it to dry out before the next watering. In the summer season, fertilize the plant every 15 days.

Soil

Faucaria candida needs well-drained soil for good drainage.

Hardiness

The hardiness of the plant is 11a to 11b, with a frost tolerance temperature of 10° C (50° F).

Light

The Tiger jaw plant needs full sunlight as it helps it grow properly.

Propagation

Faucaria candida is easily propagated through seeds and cuttings.

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