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Faucaria
Tigerfigs (Faucaria) is a genus of about 8 small, clump-forming succulents from South Africa's Cape region and Karoo. The key to growing them is bright sun, fast-draining soil, and a dry winter rest period.
Faucaria is a genus of around 8 species of succulent subtropical flowering plants of the family Aizoaceae. The name comes from the Latin word fauces (“animal mouth”) because of the appearance of "teeth" on the leaves.
Faucaria species are native to the Cape Province of South Africa and the Karoo Desert.
Put the plants in small pots with a well-drained soil. In a very sunny exposure and if possible outside in summer.
Moderate watering in summer and not at all in winter for the plant is a rest period without which it can not flourish.
Camdeboo Tigerfig · Faucaria britteniae · Cat Tigerfig · Faucaria gratiae · Faucaria nemorosa · Faucaria subintegra · Tiger's jaws · Faucaria tuberculosa
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