Cotyledon tomentosa - Bear's Paw
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Bear's Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa ssp. tomentosa) (Harvey): A small shrublet with thick, wedge-like leaves and a velvety coating. Its fuzzy leaves have a toothed edge highlighted in dark red and truly resemble a bear's paw. This makes a great houseplant, though it's hard to keep from touching its leaves every time you pass it. It produces pale coral to white flowers.
Please Note: Leaves are very fragile and may fall off during shipping. If your plant is missing some leaves upon arrival, just know they will grow back over time.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom, White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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Good question!
There are a few notes on blooming succulents I want to give you that should generally apply to all succulents, but I'll try to be specific to bear paw too.
1) How much water is it getting? Although succulents are very drought tolerant, they may decide not to bloom if they aren't receiving enough water during their active growing season. For bear paw, this is the spring. Unfortunately, increasing the amount of water will also make the plant more green and it'll lose its red "claws". With this one, it may be a matter of preference. Do you want colorful foliage or spring flowers? However, there are other possibilities for why your bear paw isn't flowering.
2) How's your plant's night time temperature? Bear paw loves the heat, but many succulents are encouraged to flower by having low (but… See full answer »
There are a few notes on blooming succulents I want to give you that should generally apply to all succulents, but I'll try to be specific to bear paw too.
1) How much water is it getting? Although succulents are very drought tolerant, they may decide not to bloom if they aren't receiving enough water during their active growing season. For bear paw, this is the spring. Unfortunately, increasing the amount of water will also make the plant more green and it'll lose its red "claws". With this one, it may be a matter of preference. Do you want colorful foliage or spring flowers? However, there are other possibilities for why your bear paw isn't flowering.
2) How's your plant's night time temperature? Bear paw loves the heat, but many succulents are encouraged to flower by having low (but… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
In the wild, Cotyledon tomentosa is a winter grower and dormant in the heat of summer. But if you're growing indoors, you likely will not see these patterns. Follow the normal soak and dry watering cycles in response to leaf firmness. Most indoor succulents need little to no water in winter because they take so long to dry out.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
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Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
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Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.
LOW INDOOR LIGHT
- Can grow indoors without direct sun.
- Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
- There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…
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Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.
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September 11, 2024 by Alyssa (MO, United States)
“Beautiful plant for a great price and came in very good shape. They take a lot of time packing their plants with care to make sure they get to you safely! I also love the resources they provide for information on each plant and how to care for them. Will definitely be purchaisng more succulents from here in the future because I’m very impressed with the quality and good prices.”
July 12, 2024 by Christine W. (New Jersey, United States)
“The plants arrived in very good shape!! I live in N.J. and the plants traveled all the way across the country!! They are now resting comfortably on a table by my picture window!!”
May 29, 2024 by Lois B. (NY, United States)
“Love the little paws. Looking forward to them growing”
