Cotyledon tomentosa

Bear's Paw Plant

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A compact succulent shrub with thick, fuzzy grey-green leaves resembling bear paws tipped in orange. Native to South Africa, thriving in bright light and infrequent watering during active growth.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bear's Paw Plant
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Cotyledon
Species Tomentosa
Origin South Africa
Blooming Summer, bell-shaped orange flowers on upright stems.
Leaf Color Grey-green with fuzzy texture
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content

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Watering

Water thoroughly only when soil is completely dry, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright direct light for color and compact growth; avoid deep shade

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves or leggy stems to maintain shape and prevent rot

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 30%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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