Troubleshooting
Few-Toothed Tiger Jaws problems — and how to fix them
Few-Toothed Tiger Jaws (Faucaria paucidens) 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 and crown rot
Excess moisture, especially in the cooler months, causes rapid rotting at the crown and roots. Remove affected tissue, dust with sulphur powder, allow to dry for several days, then repot into fresh dry, gritty compost. Prevention through controlled watering is easier than cure.
No flowers despite good care
Faucaria paucidens needs direct summer sun and a warm growing season to initiate buds. Plants that spent summer in low light or were kept too wet often skip flowering. Increase light exposure and reduce watering slightly in midsummer to promote late-summer blooming.
Scale insects
Brown, shell-like scale can attach to stems and leaf undersides. Scrape off with a soft toothbrush and treat with neem oil or a diluted systemic insecticide. Check new growth closely from late summer onward.
Prevent few-toothed tiger jaws problems before they start
Most few-toothed tiger jaws issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Few-Toothed Tiger Jaws problems — FAQ
Why is my few-toothed tiger jaws root and crown rot?
Excess moisture, especially in the cooler months, causes rapid rotting at the crown and roots. Remove affected tissue, dust with sulphur powder, allow to dry for several days, then repot into fresh dry, gritty compost. Prevention through controlled watering is easier than cure.
Why is my few-toothed tiger jaws no flowers despite good care?
Faucaria paucidens needs direct summer sun and a warm growing season to initiate buds. Plants that spent summer in low light or were kept too wet often skip flowering. Increase light exposure and reduce watering slightly in midsummer to promote late-summer blooming.
Why is my few-toothed tiger jaws scale insects?
Brown, shell-like scale can attach to stems and leaf undersides. Scrape off with a soft toothbrush and treat with neem oil or a diluted systemic insecticide. Check new growth closely from late summer onward.