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Bear's paw

Bear's paw

Cotyledon

DifficultyModerate
SeasonYear-round
SucculentsA perennial

Meaning

Something sweet, a child's heart

Plump fuzzy leaves with red "claws" at the tips, like a little bear paw.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it causes vomiting.

Light

Plenty of light

Water

Bone-dry, then water through. Hold back in summer.

Temperature

10-28°C. It hates heat.

Feed

Rarely needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere sunny and airy
  2. A gritty mix. Water only when it's bone-dry.

Day to day

  • In summer heat it rests. Stop watering and give it shade.
  • With enough light and a temperature swing, the "claws" get redder

Common questions

It went watery in summer?

Heat plus water, and it rotted. Bear's paw really needs less water in summer.

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