The Faucaria tuberculosa succulent has such a distinctive shape, will you like it?

Habits of Faucaria tuberculosa

Faucaria tuberculosa is a succulent in the Aizoaceae family, genus Faucaria (tiger jaws), and spring and autumn are its vigorous growth periods.

Faucaria tuberculosa is native to South Africa and likes a warm, dry, sunny environment. Its most suitable growth temperature is 18~24°C. It is not cold-tolerant but is drought-tolerant, and can receive sunlight all day. The care location should have bright light, avoiding direct strong light.

Common propagation methods for Faucaria tuberculosa: division, sowing.

Planting and care tips for Faucaria tuberculosa

Care tips for Faucaria tuberculosa

Watering: It is drought-tolerant. During the spring and autumn growth period, water once every 2 weeks to keep the potting soil slightly moist, and reduce watering during high summer temperatures. 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 relatively likes fertilizer; fertilize once a month during the growth period. In summer, Faucaria tuberculosa 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 found, promptly remove diseased leaves and spray pesticides.

Propagation methods for Faucaria tuberculosa

Division: Carry out in 4~5 month together with repotting. Remove the plant from the pot, cut it apart from the roots, and plant the small offsets with roots directly; plants without roots can first be inserted into a sand bed, and potted after rooting.

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

Suggested planting combinations: Sedum album and Echeveria pulvinata.