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Faucaria tigrina 5.5cm

Name: Faucaria tigrina 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Fauctigrina5cm
Price: 2.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Aizoaceae · Tiger jaws

Faucaria tigrina

It has teeth, but no bad intentions 🐯

Family: Aizoaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Aizoaceae
Triangular leaves
Soft white teeth
Yellow flower
Cool-season growth

Faucaria tigrina is a small succulent with pairs of thick triangular leaves opening like successive jaws. White marginal projections look like teeth but remain soft, while spotted surfaces and reddish tones add further intensity to the geometry.

In autumn, the compact cluster can open a large golden-yellow daisy-like flower, far larger than each pair of leaves. Its instantly recognisable form, gentle tiger personality and seasonal bloom make it a charming gift or an excellent addition to a collection of unusual shapes.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

“Teeth” without sharpness

Soft white projections create a fierce look without the hardness of true spines.

Spotted triangular geometry

Each opposite pair adds a new layer to the characteristic jaw shape.

A golden-yellow surprise

The large autumn flower opens in strong light and completely changes the scale.

Why you’ll love it: it turns a playful idea — tiny jaws — into genuinely beautiful botanical geometry and a striking seasonal flower.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it close to eye level on a very bright shelf, slightly below the viewer so the opposite leaves can be seen. Sandy terracotta or dark grit strengthens the impression of a miniature South African landscape.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Lithops aucampiae — a different mimicry geometry with a compatible mineral profile.
Titanopsis calcarea — a stony textured surface against the “teeth”.
Fenestraria rhopalophylla — bright windows and a similar cool-season rhythm.

Care at a glance

Light

Very strong light, with gentle sun and shelter from extreme summer heat.

Watering

Measured water during cooler growth; almost dry in summer rest.

Seasonal rhythm

Cool bright periods, airflow and protection from frost.

Pets & children

White “teeth” are soft; it is not intended for chewing or ingestion.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Keep it in very bright light. Gentle sun supports compact form and flower opening, but extreme summer heat calls for shelter from harsh afternoon exposure.

Correct watering

Water in a measured way while it grows from late summer into winter, after the mix dries. During summer rest, give minimal water only if severe wrinkling develops.

Airflow and humidity

It needs low humidity and continuous air around the base. Do not leave water between opposite leaves.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Its main rhythm is cool-season growth, with flowering often in autumn. Summer heat may trigger rest and requires much drier management.

Substrate

Use a highly mineral mix and a small pot with immediate drainage. Keep the surface open and do not bury the neck.

Feeding, repotting and handling

With fresh Sybasoil, wait about two months. Then give a minimal diluted dose of Cactus & Succulent Focus as cool-season new growth begins.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

An accepted Aizoaceae species

Faucaria tigrina is an accepted species published under its current name in 1926. The older Mesembryanthemum tigrinum is a synonym.

A very local origin around Grahamstown

Its native range is restricted to South Africa’s southern Cape Province, particularly around the Grahamstown area.

A species, not a cultivar

“tigrina” refers to the tiger-like toothed appearance. This product represents the species rather than a named cultivated selection.

From natural habitat to care: The Grahamstown region receives seasonal moisture and has cooler growing periods, while fleshy clusters occupy open free-draining ground. Leaves store water through warm dormancy; in cultivation this calls for strong light, mineral drainage and a clear reduction in water during summer heat.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

The “teeth” are soft projections

They are not spines but extensions of the leaf margin, often ending in a fine hair.

Leaves grow in opposite pairs

Each new pair is oriented relative to the previous one and builds the low cluster.

The flower responds to light

The yellow bloom opens mainly during bright hours and closes again later.

The skin can split

Excessively rapid water uptake after deep drought can cause permanent scars.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Do the teeth prick?

Not like cactus spines. They are relatively soft extensions of the leaf margin.

02When does it flower?

Usually in autumn to early winter when mature and given sufficient light.

03When should it be watered?

During the cooler active period, after the mix dries. Far less often in summer.

04Why are the leaves wrinkling?

Slight wrinkling may reflect normal use of reserves. Check season and moisture before adding water.

05Why does the flower not open?

Flowers need strong light and often close in cloudy weather or later in the day.

06Can it form a cluster?

Yes. New heads emerge from the base and create additional pairs of “jaws”.

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Faucaria tigrina 5.5cm

Faucaria tigrina 5.5cm

Faucaria tigrina

What makes it stand out

“Teeth” without sharpness

Spotted triangular geometry

A golden-yellow surprise

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Seasonal rhythm

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted Aizoaceae species

A very local origin around Grahamstown

A species, not a cultivar

The “teeth” are soft projections

Leaves grow in opposite pairs

The flower responds to light

The skin can split

Frequently asked questions

Faucaria tigrina 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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