Troubleshooting
Britten's Tiger Jaws problems — and how to fix them
Britten's Tiger Jaws (Faucaria britteniae) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Root rot
Caused by overwatering or poor drainage; ensure the soil dries out fully between waterings.
Lax, open rosette
Caused by insufficient direct sunlight; move to a brighter location.
No flowers
Requires a dry, slightly cooler summer rest to trigger autumn flowering.
Mealybugs
Check between leaf pairs; treat with isopropyl alcohol.
Sunscorch
Can occur if suddenly moved from low light to intense midsummer sun; acclimatise gradually.
Prevent britten's tiger jaws problems before they start
Most britten's tiger jaws issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Britten's Tiger Jaws problems — FAQ
Why is my britten's tiger jaws root rot?
Caused by overwatering or poor drainage; ensure the soil dries out fully between waterings.
Why is my britten's tiger jaws lax, open rosette?
Caused by insufficient direct sunlight; move to a brighter location.
Why is my britten's tiger jaws no flowers?
Requires a dry, slightly cooler summer rest to trigger autumn flowering.
Why is my britten's tiger jaws mealybugs?
Check between leaf pairs; treat with isopropyl alcohol.
Why is my britten's tiger jaws sunscorch?
Can occur if suddenly moved from low light to intense midsummer sun; acclimatise gradually.