Faucaria monster hybrid

🌵 Faucaria ‘Monster’ Hybrid – A Fierce and Striking Succulent

🔍 Description

The Faucaria ‘Monster’ is a rare horticultural hybrid, likely derived from Faucaria tigrina and related species. It stands out with its thick, triangular leaves lined with large, tooth-like white protrusions, earning it the nickname “Monster.” Its jaw-like appearance gives it a unique, almost predatory look, making it a favorite among succulent collectors.

• Botanical name: Faucaria sp. ‘Monster’ (hybrid)

• Family: Aizoaceae

• Origin: South Africa (genus), but ‘Monster’ is a cultivated hybrid

• Size: 5–10 cm tall (2–4 in), forming tight clumps

• Flowers: Large yellow daisy-like blooms in autumn (needs bright light)

🧬 Notable Features

• Chunky, fleshy leaves with thick, white “teeth”

• Dense and irregular dentation (more than wild species)

• Reptilian, almost prehistoric look

• May be slightly fuzzy depending on genetics

☀️ Care Instructions

✅ Drought-tolerant
⚠️ Prone to root rot if overwatered or kept in soggy soil

✂️ Propagation

• Easily propagated by offset division

• Can be grown from seeds, but hybrid traits may vary

🎨 Perfect For:

• Succulent collectors seeking rare or "monster-style" plants

• Indoor plant shelves or desert-themed arrangements

• Pairing with Titanopsis, Aloinopsis, or Crassula monstrosa