Faucaria is a genus of succulent subtropical flowering plants of the family Aizoaceae. The name comes from the Latin word fauces ("animal mouth") because of the appearance of leaves.
Faucarias form clumps of stemless rosettes. They are small plants, up to 3 inches in diameter, thick triangular or semi-circular leaves, light green in color, turning purple in the event of strong sunshine.
The various species make excellent pot subjects and have been cultivated in Europe for over three hundred years. Faucaria species are native to the Cape Province of South Africa and the Karoo Desert.
They bloom for several months in in fall or the beginning of winter. The flowers open around midday and close in the late afternoon. They often don’t open if the weather is cloudy, or if they are in the shade. Flower color ranges from yellow to white and even pink.
Most species will take a small amount of frost.
Mix consists of Faucaria albida, bosscheana, felina, subintegra, tigrina, tuberculosa and others, varieties vary from batch to batch.