{"product_id":"bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-tomentosa-subsp-ladismithiensis-bear-paws","title":"Bear Paws Succulent - Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 'Bear Paws'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBear Paws Succulent (\u003cem\u003eCotyledon tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003eladismithiensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bear Paws') is the fuzzy little succulent nobody can resist touching. Its fat, velvety green leaves end in toothed tips that look like tiny claws, and a happy plant reaches up to 50cm tall and 60cm wide. Orange bell flowers appear in spring, and it suits rockeries, pots and bright indoor spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with character.\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, fuzzy leaves with toothed tips look just like bear paws, which makes it a talking point on a windowsill or in a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is hardy and happy with little water, so it suits dry gardens and forgetful waterers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange bell flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-grown plant produces orange bells, usually in spring, above the chubby foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact in a container and moves indoors in bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil, bright light and a sparing hand with the watering are all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in gritty, free-draining soil. It is very happy in rocky, sandy ground and exposed positions where most plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A terracotta pot of succulent mix in full sun suits it, and a pot lets you shelter it from heavy rain or frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well on a bright windowsill, where its shape can be admired up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bear Paws Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight, outdoors or in a very bright room. It suits arid, Mediterranean and warm temperate gardens best. It is not frost hardy, so in cold climates grow it in a pot that can come under cover, and in wet or humid climates keep it under an eave so rain does not sit on the fuzzy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. Rocky, sandy ground suits it well. In a pot, use a succulent and cactus mix with extra coarse sand or grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly, only when the soil is dry to the touch, and ease off further in winter when temperatures drop. Feed in the growing seasons with a slow release fertiliser made for container plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Remove spent flower stems when the bells have finished, and pick off any dead lower leaves to keep the clump tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bear Paws Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, so expect a modest clump at first. Pot it into gritty mix or plant it out into a rockery, water it in lightly and let it dry before the next drink. Plants travel upright in their tubes and settle quickly once watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/adjusting-plant-watering-schedule-in-winter\"\u003eAdjusting your plant watering schedule in winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the soil has dried out to the touch. Cut back further in winter, because wet soil in cold weather is the quickest way to lose a succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA happy plant produces orange bell flowers, usually in spring. Bright light and sparing water give the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cotyledons are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787201610047,"sku":"COT-TOM-BEARPA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-tomentosa-subsp-ladismithiensis-bear-paws.jpg?v=1792151893","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bear-paws-succulent-cotyledon-tomentosa-subsp-ladismithiensis-bear-paws","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}