Tiger jaws in distress

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by granite8, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. granite8

    granite8 Member

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    My Tiger Jaws (Faucaria Tigrina) has gone all jelly-like. It is very soft and looks like it has collapsed. Perhaps it caught a chill on the window sill? Can anything be done to help it recover?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You are probably right: got chilled or too wet. Doesn't sound promising. Remove the collapsed foliage and put the rest of it where it will dry out - maybe take it out of the pot - and see if the roots (and crown below the leaves) remain firm, indicating recovery may be possible.
     
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    It's just one big sodden mess from top to bottom. Rats, it was doing so well and showing a good deal of new growth too. Darned Winnipeg winters!
     
  4. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    i had one and i lost it in the fall - long before it got cold here :)

    they're a very interesting plant - more than a bit finicky though!
     

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