Meet × Faumatum: The spotted star of the succulent world.

You know that plant that makes you do a double take not because it’s flashy, but because it looks perfectly painted? That’s × Faumatum, and it just might be your new favorite succulent.

This rare hybrid is a natural cross between two South African genera: Faucaria tigrina and Stomatium. The result is a soft, speckled, slow growing beauty that forms low clusters of plump, triangular leaves with white freckles. No dramatic teeth. No drama at all just calm, cool, collectible energy.

 What Makes × Faumatum Special?

Unlike its wilder, more toothy Faucaria relatives, × Faumatum is compact and refined. Its thick green leaves are:
    •    Speckled with tiny white dots like a starry sky
    •    Lined delicately in pale borders
    •    Smooth edged with just the tiniest hint of inherited texture

Place it in direct sunlight and it might surprise you with a magenta or purplish flush across the leaves. And if you’re lucky, it may bloom in late summer with gloss like yellow daisy like flowers that open in the afternoon and close by evening. 

 How to Care for × Faumatum

This hybrid may be rare, but it’s refreshingly low maintenance. Here’s how to keep it happy:

 Light
Thrives in bright light, at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. If it's  Indoors South or west facing windows are best.

Water
Let the soil dry out fully between waterings. Water sparingly, especially in cooler months. Overwatering is root rot risk.

Soil
Use a cactus/succulent mix with 50–70% grit (pumice, sand, or perlite). Drainage is important.

Temperature
Loves 60–80°F. Bring it inside if temps dip below freezing.

Fertilizer
An annual repot with fresh soil gives all the nutrients it needs but you can give it a boost with 1/4 strength succulent fertilizer during growing season. 

 Blooming
Blooms in late summer or early fall. Watch for those yellow flowers to open in the afternoon.

Humidity
Dry air is perfect. No misting humidity invites fungal issues.

Propagation
Easily propagated from offsets. Eventually, your single plant may become a clustered family.

Why Succly Picked This Plant
    •    Rare and hard to find in most nurseries
    •    Soft edged and low-growing makes it perfect for tight spaces
    •    White freckles are so beautiful.
    •    Surprise blooms make it feel extra special
    •    Collector approved and beginner friendly

If this speckled stunner showed up in your Succly box, congratulations, you’ve just joined an elite club of plant parents who know a good hybrid when they see one.

Snap a pic, tag @UnboxmySuccly, and show us where your × Faumatum lives. Bonus points if it’s in bloom 🌼