Tiger Jaws Plant (Faucaria Tigrina) Live Succulent – 3 inch Pot

Overview

Discover the fascinating tiger jaws plant (Faucaria tigrina), a captivating succulent that brings a touch of the African savanna to your home or garden. Named for the distinctive teeth-like projections along its leaves, this unique plant is a true conversation starter and an incredibly low maintenance succulent. Originating from South Africa, this compact plant typically stays under 6 inches in diameter, making it an ideal choice for windowsills, desks, or rock gardens. The unique aesthetic of its ‘jaws’ provides year-round visual interest, making the faucaria tigrina a cherished addition to any collection of succulents. It’s a perfect choice for those seeking a distinctive yet easy-to-care-for plant.

This remarkable succulent is not only visually striking but also incredibly resilient. Whether you’re a seasoned plant collector or just starting your green journey, the tiger jaws plant offers an exotic appeal with minimal fuss. Its ability to adapt to various environments, from bright indoor spots to suitable outdoor climates, makes it a versatile choice. Enjoy its unique foliage and the surprise of cheerful yellow blooms that emerge in late summer to mid-fall, adding an extra layer of charm to this already intriguing plant. This tiger jaws succulent is truly a gem for any plant lover.

Key Benefits

The tiger jaws plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. Its striking appearance combined with its easy-care nature ensures it will be a valued addition to your home or garden. This low maintenance succulent is perfect for busy individuals or beginners.

• Unique Aesthetic: The distinctive ‘jaws’ and vibrant green foliage of the faucaria tigrina give this plant a striking and exotic appearance, ensuring it stands out in any collection.
• Low Maintenance: This succulent requires minimal care, making it perfect for beginners or individuals with busy schedules. It thrives on neglect rather than constant attention.
• Drought Tolerant: The tiger jaws plant is highly drought-tolerant, needing infrequent watering. This makes it an ideal choice for those who might forget to water regularly or live in arid climates.
• Indoor/Outdoor Versatility: While thriving outdoors in USDA zones 9-11, the faucaria tigrina can easily be grown as a windowsill houseplant in cooler climates, offering year-round beauty.
• Air Purifying: Like many houseplants, the tiger jaws plant helps to purify the air in your home, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
• Compact Size: Staying under 6 inches in diameter, this indoor succulent is perfect for small spaces, desks, windowsills, or as part of a succulent arrangement.
• Seasonal Blooms: Mature plants reward you with cheerful yellow blooms in late summer to mid-fall, adding a splash of color and interest.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your faucaria tigrina is straightforward, ensuring that even novice gardeners can enjoy its unique beauty. This tiger jaws plant thrives on specific conditions that mimic its natural South African habitat. It prefers bright light to maintain its vibrant green color and encourage blooming. While it can tolerate lower light conditions, growth and flowering may be reduced. Place it in a south-facing window indoors or a spot with ample sunlight outdoors.

Optimal temperatures for the tiger jaws plant range from 50ºF to 75ºF (10ºC – 24ºC), and it should be protected from temperatures below 40ºF. Water sparingly during the summer growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, typically every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. In winter, reduce watering frequency significantly to every 2-3 weeks to prevent overwatering and root rot, as the plant enters a period of dormancy. Fertilization is generally not necessary for this low maintenance succulent, but a diluted liquid fertilizer or cactus fertilizer can be applied once a month during the spring and summer growing season to support robust growth.

Repot your tiger jaws succulent during its active growing period in the spring, using a well-draining soil mix amended with sand and/or pebbles. Good drainage is crucial to prevent waterlogging. Propagation is easily achieved through offsets that form at the base of the plant, or through leaf cuttings. With its unique appearance and easy-care nature, the tiger jaws plant is a must-have for any succulent enthusiast, bringing a piece of the savanna effortlessly into your living space. Follow these tips to ensure your indoor succulent thrives.

Size & Details

This listing is for one tiger jaws plant (Faucaria tigrina) live succulent, supplied in a 3 inch nursery pot. The plant is compact, typically staying under 6 inches in diameter at maturity, making it an excellent choice for small spaces or as part of a larger succulent collection. You will receive a healthy, established plant ready to be placed in your preferred location.

The faucaria tigrina is a slow to moderate grower, offering year-round visual interest with its distinctive foliage. Mature plants will produce cheerful yellow blooms from late summer to mid-fall. These flowers typically open in the early afternoon and close as darkness falls, adding a unique charm to your plant. This tiger jaws plant ships as a potted plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safe arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does a Tiger Jaws Plant get? A: A mature tiger jaws plant typically stays under 6 inches in diameter, making it a compact and manageable indoor succulent perfect for small spaces like windowsills or desks.
• Q: How often should I water my Faucaria tigrina? A: During the summer, water every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to every 2 to 3 weeks to prevent overwatering, as this is a low maintenance succulent.
• Q: What kind of light does a Tiger Jaws Plant need? A: This succulent thrives in bright light, which helps maintain its vibrant green color and encourages blooming. It can tolerate lower light conditions, but growth and flowering may be reduced.
• Q: Is the Tiger Jaws Plant safe for pets? A: While specific toxicity information can vary, it is always best practice to keep plants out of reach of pets. If you have concerns, consult with your veterinarian.
• Q: How do I propagate a Tiger Jaws Plant? A: The easiest way to propagate a faucaria tigrina is by separating offsets (small plants that grow at the base of the mother plant) and planting them in well-draining soil. Leaf cuttings are also an option for propagation.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The tiger jaws plant is versatile. It thrives outdoors in USDA zones 9-11 but can easily be grown as an indoor succulent houseplant in cooler climates, making it suitable for most homes.
• Q: What condition will my Tiger Jaws Plant arrive in? A: Your tiger jaws plant will arrive as a healthy, established plant in a 3 inch nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its protection during transit.
• Q: When does the Tiger Jaws Plant bloom? A: Mature faucaria tigrina plants typically reward you with cheerful yellow blooms in late summer to mid-fall. These flowers open in the early afternoon and close as darkness falls.