Faucaria tuberculosa
AizoaceaeFaucaria tuberculosa · a succulent from the Aizoaceae family, with fleshy, toothed leaves resembling a tiger’s jaws. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert under full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you’ll receive.
About Faucaria Tuberculosa
Coming from South Africa (Eastern Cape), Faucaria Tuberculosa is a succulent of the Aizoaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. Its most distinctive feature is triangular leaves with teeth resembling jaws, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
We grow Faucaria Tuberculosa at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. This produces stronger specimens, with intense coloration and compact form, ready to join your collection.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Faucaria Tuberculosa | |
| Family | Aizoaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa (Eastern Cape) | |
| Natural habitat | semi-desert scrubland | |
| Adult size | 4-10 cm in diameter | |
| Flowering | large yellow or pink flowers in autumn | |
| Propagation | seed or division | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its name comes from Latin faux (jaw) due to the appearance of open jaws formed by its pairs of opposite leaves with teeth. Known in English as "Tiger's Jaws".
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; let the substrate dry out between waterings
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates some cold when dry
