About
Faucaria duncanii is a small, clump-forming succulent from South Africa with very fleshy, triangular, toothed leaves borne in opposite pairs, the toothed margins resembling a tiger's jaw. Bright-yellow, daisy-like flowers appear in autumn and winter. A charming and rewarding succulent for a sunny windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
About the genus
Faucaria, the tiger's jaws, are small, clump-forming succulent perennials from South Africa with very fleshy, keeled, prominently toothed leaves borne on short shoots and showy, daisy-like yellow flowers in autumn and winter. Popular and rewarding succulents for sunny windowsills and frost-free greenhouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and vine weevil may occur.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.