Faucaria felina
About
Faucaria felina, tiger jaws, is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is endemic to the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa, but also widely spread in culture. It has a clumping habit and blooms with yellow flowers. As its synonym Faucaria candida, white tiger jaws, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- Family
- Aizoaceae
How to use it
Tiger jaws can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens or containers due to their unique appearance and ability to thrive in dry conditions. They are excellent for xeriscaping, where water conservation is important. [1, 2, 13]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting tiger jaws, make sure to place them in a sunny spot and use well-draining soil. This will help them thrive and bloom beautifully! [1, 2, 13]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Tiger jaws are not eaten by humans. This plant is primarily grown for its ornamental beauty rather than culinary use.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Faucaria felina
- Slug
- faucaria-felina
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Faucaria
- Species
- felina
- Wikidata QID
- Q5856704
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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