Description
To strengthen the plant and to help it grow faster the Dude recommends utilizing his BioShot when planting succulents. This helps with their sturdiness as a plant and their overall health.
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
This hardy succulent has thick triangular leaves with soft flexible spines that look like the maw of a predator opening up. It blooms a bright yellow flower in the center.
Common Name: Tiger Jaw
Scientific Name: Faucaria tigrina
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Arid-dwelling reptiles.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraSahara, some TerraAranea
Soil Depth: Shallow
Lighting: High, but do not place directly under a heat or basking lamp.
Humidity & Misting: 0%-40%; none required.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: Grows several inches tall and wide. Very shallow fibrous root system.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High heat/drought tolerance. Works well as a low groundcover or corner piece.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 3″ potted tiger jaw plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
