Grow Bear's Paw succulents like this in summer: take one stem and turn it into ten pots, and it instantly becomes a bear forest

Many flower lovers like to keep a pot of succulents at home, and Huahua is no exception. Recently, a flower lover asked Huahua to recommend a succulent suitable for children, and the first one Huahua would definitely recommend is Bear's Paw! Today, Huahua will talk to everyone about Bear's Paw among succulents!

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

Bear's Paw belongs to the winter-growing type. Once summer arrives, it basically enters dormancy. At this time its leaves will shrink and may even drop, and this is basically a normal phenomenon. So, how should Bear's Paw be cared for during the summer dormant period?

1. Pay attention to shading

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

2. Reduce watering

In summer, watering must be reduced, otherwise root rot and leaf drop happen easily. Basically, sprinkle a little water about every 3-4 weeks, just enough to maintain its normal growth. After it gets through summer, water it heavily 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!

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

1. Sufficient light

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

2. Sufficient water

When watering Bear's Paw, generally wait until the potting soil is completely dry, then water thoroughly all at once, about once every 1 week. Before watering, you can check the weather. If the next few days are sunny or cloudy, then give it 1 thorough watering, then put it outdoors for 2-3 days to let the surface of the pot dry.

3. Loose, breathable granular soil

If you want 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 a little insecticide or slow-release fertilizer granules into 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 is leggy, you can directly use a sterilized knife to cut off the Bear's Paw, trimming it roughly into a "Y" shape with stems 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.

2. Prepare loose, breathable soil; the soil only needs to be slightly moist. Then place the trimmed Bear's Paw stem in the soil. At the beginning, do not water at all. 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 the excess water evaporates as quickly as possible, otherwise the stem rots easily. 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 have 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 plenty of sun. Basically after 2 months, the Bear's Paw will grow densely packed.

What to do if Bear's Paw drops leaves?

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

1. Normal phenomenon during summer dormancy

Bear's Paw is a winter-growing succulent. During the summer dormant period it stops growing, and sometimes the leaves become wilted and a small number of leaves drop. This is a normal phenomenon, so everyone should not make a fuss. As long as it safely gets through the dormant period, by autumn the leaf drop problem can be solved.

2. Potting soil is hot, stuffy and not breathable

If you want 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 too much water is given at once, Bear's Paw will drop leaves profusely. At this time, place the flowerpot in a cool, ventilated spot so the accumulated water in the pot evaporates as quickly as possible.

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