Grow Cotyledon tomentosa (Bear's Paw) like this in summer: one cutting becomes ten pots, easily growing into a bear forest

Many plant lovers enjoy keeping a succulent at home, and Huahua is no exception. Recently, a fellow plant lover asked Huahua to recommend a succulent suitable for children, and the first one Huahua would definitely recommend is the Bear's Paw! Today, Huahua will talk about the Bear's Paw among succulents!

Only by growing Bear's Paw this way can it get through summer safely!

The Bear's Paw is a winter-growing type, and once summer arrives, it basically enters dormancy. At this time its leaves will shrink or even drop, which is basically normal. So how should you care for Bear's Paw during the summer dormant period?

1. Pay attention to shading

In summer, the Bear's Paw enters dormancy, so do not expose it to direct sunlight anymore. Place it indoors in a spot with good scattered light, and at the same time strengthen ventilation to reduce the stuffy, hot environment. If conditions allow, you can give your Bear's Paw a small fan.

2. Reduce the amount of watering

In summer, you must reduce watering, otherwise it is very easy for root rot and leaf drop to occur. Basically, sprinkle a little water every 3-4 weeks, just enough to maintain its normal growth. After it gets through summer, water it generously once every 2-3 days, and it will only take 1 week for it to become plump again.

Only by growing Bear's Paw this way can it get fatter and fatter!

The Bear's Paw has fine fuzz, as cute as a little bear's paw. When grown well, the leaf tips even have little red points, making it very suitable for keeping a pot at home if you have children!

1. Plenty of sunlight

The leaves of the Bear's Paw are thick and very tolerant of sun, and the more sun it gets, the more obvious the red color at the leaf tips becomes. So everyone must be sure to let the Bear's Paw get more sun!

2. Plenty of water

When watering the Bear's Paw, generally wait until the potting soil is completely dry, then water thoroughly in one go, about once a week. Before watering, you can check the weather. If the next few days are sunny or cloudy, then give it one thorough watering, then place it outdoors for 2-3 days to let the surface of the pot dry.

3. Loose, breathable granular soil

If you want the Bear's Paw to grow vigorously, you must mix some granules into the potting soil. The ratio of nutrient soil to granules is 5:1. You can also mix in some insecticide or slow-release fertilizer granules in the pot.

How does Bear's Paw propagate?

Bear's Paw mainly has two propagation methods: cuttings and sowing.

How to root cuttings:

1. If the Bear's Paw at home has become leggy, you can directly use a sterilized knife to cut off the Bear's Paw, roughly trimming it into a "Y" shape with branches and leaves, as this gives the highest survival rate. Then lay it flat and let the wound dry for 3-5 days. Be sure to let the wound dry completely.

2. Prepare loose, breathable soil, just slightly moist. Then place the trimmed Bear's Paw branch into the soil. At first, absolutely do not water. After about 3-5 days, slowly pour a little water along the edge of the pot, but be careful not to let it touch the stem.

3. After 2 weeks, you can begin to water a little more, then place it in a well-ventilated spot so excess water evaporates as soon as possible, otherwise the stem can easily rot. Basically, it only takes 2 weeks to root, and in the blink of an eye you can become a Bear's Paw magnate!

How to propagate by sowing?

1. After the Bear's Paw at home blooms, you can collect the seeds and use them for sowing, and very soon you will get a big pot of Bear's Paw!

2. Prepare loose, breathable nutrient soil and drop the Bear's Paw seeds into it. Summer weather is hot, so basically they sprout in 2-3 days.

3. After sprouting, make sure to keep the potting soil slightly dry. When watering, be careful not to get it on the leaves. Make sure it gets more sun. Basically, after 2 months, the Bear's Paw will grow densely packed.

What to do if the Bear's Paw drops leaves?

If the Bear's Paw at home drops leaves, it is basically caused by 2 reasons.

1. Normal phenomenon of summer dormancy

The Bear's Paw is a winter-growing succulent. During the summer dormant period, it will stop growing, and sometimes the leaves will look wilted and a small number of leaves will drop. This is a normal phenomenon, so do not make a fuss. As long as it safely gets through the dormant period, by autumn the leaf-drop phenomenon will be resolved.

2. Stuff, unbreathable potting soil

If you want the Bear's Paw to grow plump, it is best to water less and at the same time ensure the potting soil is loose and breathable. Especially during the summer dormant period, if you water too much, the Bear's Paw will drop leaves like crazy. At this time, place the flowerpot in a cool, ventilated place so the accumulated water in the pot evaporates as soon as possible.

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