Time for Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae to flower. A Tiger that actually says 'Yellow' instead of 'Roar' 🐯🌼
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Here is my Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae and some other hybrid that are starting to flower, as they are autumn 🍂 flowering succulent. In the video, you will see my 21yro Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae and some juvenile hybrid that I grew from seed, also have a 21yro Faucaria tigrina that about to flower that is not in the video.
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Faucaria britteniae: The leaves are generally broader and more robust, often described as "chunky." The leaf surfaces are relatively smooth and typically lack the dense white spotting found in other species. They often take on a bluish-green or glaucous hue.
Faucaria tigrina: The leaves are more triangular and tapered. A defining feature of F. tigrina is the presence of numerous, prominent white dots (tubercles) on the leaf surface, giving it a rougher, more speckled appearance.Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae
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Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae is quite easy to grow from seed or cuttings. The seed pods dry up and only disperse their seeds when rain falls; the water triggers the pod to open, and as droplets hit the interior, the seeds are splashed out onto the ground. You can mimic this by spraying the pod with water, or you can simply crack the pod open manually to extract the seeds.
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For Faucaria felina subsp. britteniae, you can generally expect germination to occur within 7 to 14 days when provided with the right environmental conditions. Some stubborn seeds may take up to 21 days, but the bulk of the activity usually happens in the second week.
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Temperature:
They prefer a "goldilocks" range. Aim for daytime temperatures around 20°C to 25°C (68°F–77°F). If it gets much hotter than 30°C, the seeds may go dormant rather than sprout.
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Light:
The seeds are very small and respond well to light for germination. Sow them on the surface of a well-draining gritty mix and cover them with only a very thin layer of fine sand or vermiculite—just enough to keep them from washing away.
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Humidity:
High humidity is crucial during the first few days. Using a "baggy method" or a propagator lid helps maintain moisture. Once the green specks appear, start to introduce fresh air gradually to prevent rot.
Like always, Happy Gardening! 😊🇦🇺👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻🪴🌵🪴