Family	Aizoaceae
Genus	Faucaria
Species	tigrina
Common Name	Tiger Jaws
Package Size	3.5"
Min. Temp	To 32°F
Bloom	Silky Yellow Blooms in the fall
USDA Zone	ZONE 9
Exposure	Bright Light

Faucaria tigrina, native to South Africa, forms rosettes of thick, fleshy 3-angled grayish-green leaves. Leaves are covered with white dots upon close inspection and have many recurved soft translucent "teeth" along the margins. Large silky yellow flowers in the afternoon during the autumn months.The genus Faucaria is part of the family Aizoaceae, which includes the various forms of plants known as "Ice Plants" and those known as "Mimicry Plants". Prefers a soil with less organic material; extra pumice or perlite provides excellent drainage essential to these type of plants. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Will not tolerate water-logged soils. Somewhat frost tolerant, but protection is advisable to prevent scarring.