{"product_id":"variegated-bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-ladismithiensis-variegata","title":"Cotyledon ladismithiensis variegata - Variegated Bear Paws Succulent","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese cute and fluffy succulents are made even more eyecatching thanks to the stripes of cream variegation which border each leaf. This rare cultivar elevates the aesthetic of this adorable houseplant to really earn it pride of place in any succulent collection. The fluffy texture and distinctive shape of each leaf on this succulent give a hint to its common name as they really do look like tiny stripy paws. Silvery-green and striped with cream, each leaf grows from central stems, with new growth coming from the top, and it doesn't ask much of you either. Place it somewhere sunny, and make sure the soil is fully dry before you water it again, and it will love its new home with you.\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'Variegata' (small cup plant, woolly species, subspecies from Ladismith, South Africa, cultivar: variegated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCotyledon ladismithiensis variegata, Cotyledon Ladysmithiensis Variagata\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eCrassulaceae \u003c\/em\u003efamily, this plant was first published in 1936 as \u003cem\u003eCotyledon ladismithensis\u003c\/em\u003e, this 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\u003eVariegated Bear's Paw, Variegated Bear Paw Succulent, Variegated Bear Paw Cactus, Variegated 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. If new leaves are coming through with less variegation, it will benefit from a little more sun.\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":"5cm","offer_id":43799795859709,"sku":"8993232585071","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":43799795892477,"sku":"6993232585071","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/variegated-bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-ladismithiensis-variegata-922828.jpg?v=1677847228","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/variegated-bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-ladismithiensis-variegata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}