SPECIMEN NO. #74 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Aizoaceae

Faucaria tigrina

Common Name: Tiger Jaws

Faucaria tigrina (Tiger Jaws) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement 5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 15000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 18 Days
Temperature Envelope 10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 25% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 3703460
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Cape Provinces; Eastern Cape; South Africa (E-Cape Prov.); TW; ZA
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