How to grow and care for the succulent Bear's Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa)? An old gardener teaches you four tips

Anyone who has seen the Bear's Paw knows that its most distinctive trait is this: the moment we set eyes on it, we can't help but be deeply drawn in by its endlessly cute appearance. Looking at the pictures of the Bear's Paw below, do you feel an urge to reach out and touch it yourself?

Those plump, tender little leaf pads are truly so endearing that you can't help wanting to have a pot of this plant right beside you at once. Yet getting your own Bear's Paw to grow so charming and lovable is really no simple matter.

Today the old gardener editor of Warm Little Home has summed up some growing experience, hoping that after reading these Bear's Paw growing and care tips below, they will be of great help on your growing journey.

1. Temperature matters

A suitable temperature is a very important point for growing every potted plant, and also the single most critical factor in the whole process of growing flowers. It affects the growth condition of the entire plant and is an indispensable part of the flower-growing journey. If you want your Bear's Paw at home to grow well, you must keep it at around 18 to 25°C at all times. Compared with other plants, the Bear's Paw is slightly less cold-tolerant, so we must be particular about the temperature we choose: it must not drop below 5°C at the lowest, and must not exceed 35°C at the highest.

2. Watering needs attention

When watering the Bear's Paw, we must keep its moisture within a suitable range, which is what will help its normal growth. If too much water is given, the Bear's Paw's leaves easily rot; if too little is given, the leaves will look shrunken from lack of water and gradually fall off. So the only principle to stick to when watering the Bear's Paw is moderation; mastering the "degree" of watering is the most important thing. The old gardener editor suggests: water thoroughly once the soil is dry, and simply don't water too frequently.

3. Light must be sufficient

The normal growth of the Bear's Paw cannot do without sufficient light; its need for light is very strong. To create a good light environment, we can place our beloved Bear's Paw outdoors in full sun for cultivation, so that it can be exposed to more sunlight at all times. Of course, growing it in a greenhouse is also fine, but it must be supported by sufficient light conditions. If the temperature is too high, you can use shading and ventilation for cultivation.

4. Soil must be good

The lovely Bear's Paw is also particular about its soil environment; we had best choose a sandy soil with good drainage to grow the Bear's Paw. Such a soil environment can play a proper role in regulating moisture. Only in this kind of soil will the Bear's Paw grow more lively and the whole plant look more charming.

Having said so much in theory, the most important thing is still for everyone to get hands-on and grow it themselves. Hurry up and take action, the incomparably lovely Bear's Paw is waiting for your careful cultivation!