Bear's Paw Succulent
5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)


Also known as
Kitten Paw
Taxonomy
Cotyledon tomentosa
Cotyledon
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
What other plant parents say





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
Sometimes it grows a little weird but it makes it unique.
@Alexandra
Wolcott, CT
Do not overwater! Very easy, low maintenance plant 😁
How to care for Bear's Paw Succulent
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.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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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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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:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.