Plant Care Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Varigated Tiger's Jaw

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Taxonomy

Faucaria tigrina 'Variegata'
Faucaria
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Varigated Tiger's Jaw

💦 Water

How often to water your Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Water needs for Varigated Tiger's Jaw
0.5 cups
every 12

Varigated Tiger's Jaw 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.

Calculate water needs of Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Varigated Tiger's Jaw in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Varigated Tiger's Jaw: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Varigated Tiger's Jaw love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Varigated Tiger's Jaw does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Varigated Tiger's Jaw in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Varigated Tiger's Jaw: 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 Varigated Tiger's Jaw after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Varigated Tiger's Jaw is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Varigated Tiger's Jaw →

Common Varigated Tiger's Jaw Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Varigated Tiger's Jaw 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Varigated Tiger's Jaw 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 🏡.

Varigated Tiger's Jaw Light Requirements →

Varigated Tiger's Jaw Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Varigated Tiger's Jaw is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Varigated Tiger's Jaw bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Varigated Tiger's Jaw Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Varigated Tiger's Jaw grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Varigated Tiger's Jaw →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Varigated Tiger's Jaw can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Varigated Tiger's Jaw Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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 Varigated Tiger's Jaw. 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!


Care Summary for Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Varigated Tiger's Jaw

Varigated Tiger's Jaw


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Varigated Tiger's Jaw has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Varigated Tiger's Jaw has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
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