Faucaria Tuberculosa - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Plant Markers

Faucaria Tuberculosa - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Plant MarkersFaucaria is a genus of around 33 species of succulent subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae. The name comes from the Latin word "fauces" (= animal mouth) because of the appearance of leaves. They come from South Africas Cape Province and the Karoo desert. Small plants of 8 cm diameter, with thick triangular leaves. On the edges of the leaves there are upright teeth in opposite pairs that looks like an animal mouth. It may become bushy. The plants

Does well in regions where there is high heat and humidity

often with milky non-toxic sap

Seed heads attract birds

They are tuberous herbaceous perennial lianas

These are root protrusions from the soil and it is believed that these knees provided for gas exchange

wheel-shaped flowers

Its width will vary from 2 to 5 meters

which grows very slowly but often reaches a considerable size

such as India and is cultivated worldwide for its chemical and ornamental properties

The black beauty is possibly the most common variety with a dark purple colour

yellow tulip-like flowers with dark centre Summer

Leaves emerge with bronze tints in spring