Bear's Paw Succulent
5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)
Survivor
Browns easily
Also known as
Kitten Paw
Taxonomy
Cotyledon tomentosa
Cotyledon
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 2
Browns easily 1
Fast grower 1
Easy to propagate 1
Pet friendly 1
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
@Wingsofwarr…
Harrison Township, MI
03/05/2021
Sometimes it grows a little weird but it makes it unique.
@Alexandra
Wolcott, CT
04/01/2021
Do not overwater! Very easy, low maintenance plant 😁
How to care for Bear's Paw Succulent
Water
How often to water your Bear's Paw Succulent
every 9
Bear's Paw Succulent needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Bear's Paw Succulent in your home
a window
Bear's Paw Succulent may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Bear's Paw Succulent
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bear's Paw Succulent after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bear's Paw Succulent
Bear's Paw Succulent
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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