Scientific name Faucaria Rank Genus | Family Aizoaceae Higher classification Stone plants | |
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Similar Stone plants, Titanopsis, Aloinopsis, Pleiospilos, Fenestraria | ||
My faucaria tuberculosa succulent plant in flower
Faucaria is a genus of around 33 species of succulent subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae.
Contents
- My faucaria tuberculosa succulent plant in flower
- Faucaria propagation
- Description
- Species
- Cultivation
- References
The name comes from the Latin word "fauces" (= animal mouth) because of the appearance of leaves.
They come from South Africa : Cape Province and the Karoo desert.
Faucaria propagation
Description
Small plants of 8 cm diameter, with thick triangular leaves. On the edges of the leaves there are upright teeth in opposite pairs that looks like an animal mouth.It may become bushy.
The plants are light green, turning purple if exposed to strong sunshine.
Golden yellow flowers appear from August in the center of the rosette.
Species
Cultivation
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.
Division of clumps is the easiest way for reproduction. It can also be done by cutting (with a minimum temperature of 21 °C) or by seeding.