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Bear's Paw Succulent

4.3 out of 5 (58 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Also known as

Kitten Paw

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cotyledon tomentosa

Genus

Cotyledon

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 21

Fast grower 19

Large, lush leaves 12

Easy to propagate 11

Browns easily 8

Pet friendly 6

Pest magnet 3

Blooms easily 2

@Caro

Chico, California

06/04/2021

I wouldn’t recommend clustering a bear claw succulent with other types of succulents. I found that their care is very unique, and they have to get used to the sunlight from your window. The older bea…

@Valeria

El Mirage, Arizona

05/26/2021

The bear paw succulent is a very easy and beautiful succulent to grow. However, the only real issues you’ll get with this plant is the claws burning and watering. Too much water can cause root rot re…

@Keyshaj

05/17/2021

Cutest ever. Very fragile. Less water is better easy to rot leaves break off if you look at them wrong. A lot stronger as full plants with roots cuttings seem to just fall apart no leaf props for th…

@Overthinkin…

08/09/2021

i’m in love with this cute fuzzy plant. it looks like little teeny paws!! <3 but every time i try to take care of it;; some leaves brown and it attracts gnats. please be careful with it;; not too muc…

@Noemidavies

Fridley, Minnesota

05/12/2021

Its so adorable!! I loveee this succulent, it does brown on the tips which I don’t care about it’s also very common with this plant. Its very cute and really does look like bear paws! I definitely re…

@Miaaa

08/09/2021

Although mine has gotten a bit leggy, it's grown a ton since I've had it and still looks cute even with the extra length. Great plant to add to a succulent collection

@Tlord

West Wodonga, Victoria

06/28/2021

Once you get this guy in the right state he just takes off! Slightly harder than most to propagate, don’t use water or he will get root rot. Such adorable lil paws 💕

@Shelbitaa

07/24/2021

For me, Ronaldo has been very fragile and I came home with 4 new prop babies instead of a full plant 😭 but I’m excited for my first prop journey

@Succulentja…

03/08/2021

Beautiful succulent that really does look like bears paws! Gets its brown tips pretty easy if given the right sun and conditions! I love it

@Belzasf

05/07/2021

Ive been having this plant for a short period of time but it love it so much, its so cute and very easy to take care of

How to care for Bear's Paw Succulent

Water

How often to water your Bear's Paw Succulent

Bear's Paw Succulent needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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