Bear's Paw succulents hard to grow? Try hydroponics and grow big, plump paws every time

Cotyledon tomentosa (Bear's Paw), surely no succulent lover would fail to recognize it - those plump leaves shaped like bear claws really make you want to take a pot home. We usually grow it in soil, but actually you can also grow Bear's Paw hydroponically, and it grows no worse at all. So today, Huahua will tell everyone how to grow Bear's Paw hydroponically.

First we need to take the Bear's Paw out of its original flower pot, then rinse its roots clean with water. At this point we can check its roots, and if there is any rot, those parts must be removed promptly.

Besides that, we should also trim off the overly long roots, which is the only way to encourage it to grow more new roots. At the same time, disinfection must be done well to prevent it from getting infected.

After tidying up its roots, we can place it in a hydroponic bottle. At this point, be careful not to add too much water - let its roots just barely touch the water. This gives its roots some breathing space, which not only makes it grow a bit faster but also produces more new roots.

Because it has just been moved into a hydroponic environment, there will be an adaptation stage, and during this period we should try not to change the water frequently. If the water is changed too often, it will not only be bad for its growth, but in serious cases it can also cause the leaves to wilt.

After some time, we need to check whether its leaves are still healthy. If it has also grown many small roots, that means the hydroponics has succeeded. Then after another two or three days we can change its water, and at this point we can drip a little nutrient solution into the water to support its growth.

Bear's Paw likes a sunny environment, as this is what makes it grow plumper and even changes the color of the leaf edges. But in hydroponic conditions, try to avoid long periods of direct sunlight, otherwise it easily raises the water temperature and damages its roots, so place it in bright, indirect light.