How to Grow Bear's Paw Succulent So Its Claws Turn Red

I. How to Make Bear's Paw Claws Turn Red

If you want the claws of your Bear's Paw to turn red, the method is actually very simple. Bear's Paw loves basking in the sun, and the more sun it gets, the redder its claws become, so you just need to move it into the sunlight and this problem is solved. But there is one thing to note: if the summer temperature is above 28°C, you can let it sunbathe in the morning, but the harsh sun at noon and in the afternoon should be properly shaded, so that your Bear's Paw can enter dormancy smoothly and get through the summer safely.

II. How to Grow Bear's Paw with Red Claws

1. Pot and soil: Beginners are advised to grow Bear's Paw in a plastic pot, using a soil mix of one part peat soil and four parts granular soil.

2. Watering: In spring, autumn and winter, water usually once a week; on rainy days and in weather with high air humidity, extend this to once every one and a half to two weeks; in summer, when Bear's Paw is dormant, water once every three to four weeks, just trickling a little water along the edge of the pot.

3. Fertilizing: Bear's Paw seedlings do not need fertilizing; for larger plants and old specimens, you can sprinkle 3-5 granules of slow-release fertilizer on the soil surface when repotting, to provide nutrients for your Bear's Paw.

4. Ventilation: When growing Bear's Paw at home, you must pay attention to ventilation, especially in the stuffy, hot environment of summer, which can easily cause Bear's Paw to drop its leaves. It must be kept in a cool, well-ventilated place so that your Bear's Paw can safely get through the hard summer.

5. Light: Apart from summer, you must let your Bear's Paw bask in the sun as much as possible, to prevent its red claws from fading due to lack of light.