Faucaria bosscheana is somewhat different from the other members of this genus as it has smaller, narrower, unmarked leaves with only 1 to 3 pairs of teeth. This species is quite variable and the shape of the leaves varies slightly in plant from different provenance. As with many other Faucaria species, several varieties have been described on the basis of variation of the leaves, the status of these uncertain. Leaves: Glossy green, canoe-shaped in outline (broadly rhomboid or lanceolate ) about 3-4 cm long, 0,5-10 mm wide, the margins are horny-white and armed with 2-3 long teeth. Tubercles absent from upper leaf-surface. Flowers: Large yellow. It often flowers when two years old.
