bear claw succulent flower Cotyledon tomentosa 'Bear's Paw' – Collectors Online

bear claw succulent flower Cotyledon tomentosa 'Bear's Paw' – Collectors OnlineCotyledon tomentosa 'Bear's Paw' is a distinctive succulent native to South Africa, celebrated for its plump, velvety leaves tipped with reddish brown 'claws'. This slow growing plant thrives in arid conditions and makes an eye catching addition to succulent collections or rock gardens. Distinctive Features Fuzzy Leaves: The thick, ovate leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, velvety texture. Claw Like Tips: Each leaf ends in tiny,

Cotyledon tomentosa 'Bear's Paw' is a distinctive succulent native to South Africa, celebrated for its plump, velvety leaves tipped with reddish-brown 'claws'. This slow-growing plant thrives in arid conditions and makes an eye-catching addition to succulent collections or rock gardens.

Distinctive Features

• Fuzzy Leaves: The thick, ovate leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, velvety texture.
• Claw-Like Tips: Each leaf ends in tiny, tooth-like projections that resemble a bear’s paw, often with reddish edges.
• Bright Blooms: Produces bell-shaped, orange to reddish flowers in late spring or summer, attracting pollinators.

Care Tips

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun; avoid harsh afternoon exposure.
• Water: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
• Humidity: Thrives in dry environments; excessive humidity can cause rot.
• Temperature: Best grown in temperatures between 18–24°C; protect from frost.
• Fertiliser: Feed with a diluted succulent fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
• Potting: Use a well-draining succulent mix in a container with drainage holes.
• Propagation: Easily propagated from leaf or stem cuttings; allow cuttings to callous before planting.