What other names does the Faucaria have? This article will walk you through it

The habits of the Faucaria

The Faucaria is a succulent in the family Aizoaceae, genus Faucaria. Spring and autumn are its peak growing seasons.

The Faucaria originates from South Africa and prefers a warm, dry, sunny environment, with an optimal growing temperature of 18~24°C. It is not cold-tolerant, is drought-tolerant, and can receive sunlight all day. The care location should be bright, avoiding direct strong light.

Common propagation methods for the Faucaria: division, sowing.

Planting and care tips for the Faucaria

Care tips for the Faucaria

Watering: drought-tolerant; during the spring and autumn growing season, water once every 2 weeks to keep the potting soil slightly moist; reduce watering during high summer heat. In winter, water once every 6 weeks to keep the potting soil dry. Be careful not to wet the base of the leaves when watering.

Light: full sun, with appropriate shading in summer. A layer of small gravel can be spread on the surface of the potting soil to help raise the soil temperature and promote flowering.

Fertilizing: it quite likes fertilizer; fertilize once a month during the growing season. In summer the Faucaria is in a dormant state, so pause fertilizing.

Repotting: repot every spring, and when repotting, cut off the shriveled leaves at the base.

Pests and diseases: common pests and diseases include leaf spot and scale insects. Once discovered, promptly remove the diseased leaves and spray with pesticide.

Propagation methods for the Faucaria

Division: carry out in 4~5 month in conjunction with repotting. Remove the plant from the pot, cut it apart from the roots, and plant the small offsets that have roots directly; rootless plants can first be inserted into a sand bed and potted after they take root.

Sowing: sow indoors in pots in 4~5 month, controlling the temperature at 22~24°C; they will sprout in 2~3 weeks.

Suggested planting combinations: white stonecrop (Sedum lineare), Echeveria pulvinata.