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Pebbled Tiger Jaws

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Faucaria tuberculosa

Genus

Faucaria

Family

Aizoaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Pebbled Tiger Jaws

💦 Water

How often to water your Pebbled Tiger Jaws

Pebbled Tiger Jaws needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Pebbled Tiger Jaws in your home

Pebbled Tiger Jaws love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pebbled Tiger Jaws does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pebbled Tiger Jaws in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pebbled Tiger Jaws

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pebbled Tiger Jaws: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pebbled Tiger Jaws after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Pebbled Tiger Jaws is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Pebbled Tiger Jaws thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pebbled Tiger Jaws requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Pebbled Tiger Jaws bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Pebbled Tiger Jaws grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pebbled Tiger Jaws can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Pebbled Tiger Jaws. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!