EVERGREEN
Faucaria felina
FULL SUN
FROST HARDY
LOW WATER REQUIREMENTS
MEDIUM GROWER
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
0.1m x 0.15m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Faucaria felina
DESCRIPTION
A compact leaf succulent that forms clumps of fleshy, boat-shaped, toothed leaves. The faces of leaves are dark green to grey-green smooth or with white dots and crystals in the outer walls in certain areas resulting in white dots. It bears daisy-like, yellow to orange flowers.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION
Rocky outcrops in arid areas.WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
The flowers attract pollinating insects.WATER REQUIREMENTS
Water-wise.MAINTENANCE
Low maintenance.LANDSCAPING USES
An interesting plant to add to a rockery.GARDEN THEMES
Rockery, SucculentFLOWERS
The daisy-like flowers are yellow to orange, up to 5 cm in diameter.FOLIAGE
The fleshy grey-green leaves are boat-shaped and toothed.Size: 7.5 cm long x 2.5 cm wide.
PESTS & DISEASES
Faucaria is susceptible to leaf gall.If affected, cut away and destroy the affected tissue with a sharp blade and treat the cut with a strong solution of Aphicide or other systemic insecticide.
