Faucaria tuberculosa

  Faucaria 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 are light green, turning purple in the event of strong sunshine. A dwarf clustered succulent with yellow flowers. USDA Zone - 8 Season to Sow - Autumn   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

The genus Stomatium is placed in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. Members of this family are commonly referred to as Mesembs and are succulents. The genus name was derived from the Greek word stomation which means open mouth, in reference to the toothed leaf pairs which resemble gaping mouths. The novice succulent admirer will at first be easily confused between Stomatium and Faucaria, yet there are a few distinguishing features to tell them apart. Stomatium flowers are scented and give off a sweet sugary smell whereas Faucaria flowers are unscented. The leaf surfaces of Stomatium species are minutely pimpled, unlike those of species of Faucaria, which are either perfectly smooth, rarely warty or ribbed as is the case with Faucaria tuberculosa.         Stomatium species also typically have smaller leaves than Faucaria species. The plants are active in the summer and should be kept somewhat dry in the winter. They are hardy, tolerating cold and heat and soil conditions ranging from sandy to heavy. Full sun enriches their purplish tints. They are propagated by seed and cuttings. Wow, what an excellent succulent Stomatium alboroseum is! Just six months from seed to flowers! Although virtually all 40 Stomatium species have yellow flowers Stomatium alboroseum bears white flowers that turn pink as they age. They are heavily scented and begin to open at mid-day and closing at sunset. The leaves are covered with tiny bumps. The margins of the leaves are also toothed. Stomatium alboroseum is South African endemic and grows in Bushmanland and the Namaqua highlands. The synonym for this species, Stomatium niveum, also refers to the white flowers. It is easily propagated from seed.

The genus Stomatium is placed in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. Members of this family are commonly referred to as Mesembs and are succulents. The genus name was derived from the Greek word stomation which means open mouth, in reference to the toothed leaf pairs which resemble gaping mouths. The novice succulent admirer will at first be easily confused between Stomatium and Faucaria, yet there are a few distinguishing features to tell them apart. Stomatium flowers are scented and give off a sweet sugary smell whereas Faucaria flowers are unscented. The leaf surfaces of Stomatium species are minutely pimpled, unlike those of species of Faucaria, which are either perfectly smooth, rarely warty or ribbed as is the case with Faucaria tuberculosa.         Stomatium species also typically have smaller leaves than Faucaria species. The plants are summer and should be kept somewhat dry in the winter. They are hardy, tolerating cold and heat and soil conditions ranging from sandy to heavy. Full sun enriches their purplish tints. They are propagated by seed and cuttings. Wow, what an excellent succulent Stomatium alboroseum is! Just six months from seed to flowers! Although virtually all 40 Stomatium species have yellow flowers Stomatium alboroseum bears white flowers that turn pink as they age. They are heavily scented and begin to open at mid-day and closing at sunset. The leaves are covered with tiny bumps. The margins of the leaves are also toothed. Stomatium alboroseum is South African endemic and grows in Bushmanland and the Namaqua highlands. The synonym for this species, Stomatium niveum, also refers to the white flowers. It is easily propagated from seed.

Stomatium species Seeds The genus Stomatium is placed in the Mesembryanthemaceae family. Members of this family are commonly referred to as Mesembs and are succulents. The genus name was derived from the Greek word stomation which means open mouth, in reference to the toothed leaf pairs which resemble gaping mouths. The novice succulent admirer will at first be easily confused between Stomatium and Faucaria, yet there are a few distinguishing features to tell them apart. Stomatium flowers are scented and give off a sweet sugary smell whereas Faucaria flowers are unscented. The leaf surfaces of Stomatium species are minutely pimpled, unlike those of species of Faucaria, which are either perfectly smooth, rarely warty or ribbed as is the case with Faucaria tuberculosa. Stomatium species form compact plants. They have unusual tongue-shaped leaf surfaces with toothed margins.  The pear-scented yellow flowers are a lovely bonus. On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.