{"product_id":"cotyledon-ladismithiensis-yellow-variegata-bear-paws-succulent","title":"Cotyledon ladismithiensis 'Yellow Variegata' - Bear Paws Succulent","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt's easy to see where the common name for this plant comes from. With their fluffy texture and distinctive shape, each leaf of this succulent looks like a tiny, green paw. Silvery-green in colour, each leaf grows directly off central stems, with new growth sprouting at the top of each stem. And if you even need another reason to love it, this plant is easygoing and light on care needs. Give it a decent amount of sun and water it every now and again (once the soil has dried out) and this cute \u0026amp; fluffy succulent will reward you with more of its adorable foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCotyledon tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003eladismithiensis\u003c\/em\u003e (small cup plant, woolly species, subspecies from Ladismith, South Africa)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCotyledon ladismithiensis \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the\u003cem\u003e Crassulaceae \u003c\/em\u003efamily, this plant was first published in 1936 as\u003cem\u003e Cotyledon ladismithensis, \u003c\/em\u003ethis was updated following a 1977 paper which found that it is in fact a subspecies of \u003cem\u003eC. tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBear's Paw, Bear Paw Succulent, Bear Paw Cactus, Fuzzy Cotyledon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant is native to rocky outcrops between the Laingsburg, Ladismith and Muiskraal regions of South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Bear Paws will do best with some direct sun. A windowledge facing east, west or south should work well. If you're putting it somewhere very bright, make sure to acclimatise it gradually to avoid sunburn. If it isn't getting enough light it will grow leggy and start to lose its colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet the soil dry out totally between waters, and when you water, make sure it gets a good soak. It's useful to grow in a pot with really good drainage with succulents like this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBear Paws prefer low to average indoor humidity. Avoid placing it in overly damp or humid environments to prevent rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Added perlite, grit or sand in these mixes can improve drainage. Repot every 2-3 years to refresh the soil or when the plant outgrows its pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every couple of months in the spring-summer growing season. Feeding is less important in winter so you can pause feeding until the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in temperatures between 18-26°C. Protect from frost and temperatures below 5°C, as this plant is not frost-tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe fuzzy 'bear paw' leaves can trap dust, so gently clean them with a soft brush or by blowing air on them to keep the plant looking its best and ensure it can still access the sunlight.\u003cbr\u003eIn ideal conditions, this plant can produce clusters of pink-orange, bell-shaped flowers on long stems during the growing season, adding a vibrant pop of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":56406922887549,"sku":"5510775602571","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/cotyledon-ladismithiensis-yellow-variegata-bear-paws-succulent-9757029.jpg?v=1752109318","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/cotyledon-ladismithiensis-yellow-variegata-bear-paws-succulent","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}