How to Grow Bear's Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa)? A Detailed Guide to Care Methods When It Drops Leaves
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Bear's Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa) may be unfamiliar to many friends, but actually everyone should have seen it. It is a very cute succulent plant, covered in plump, furry leaves, so many friends really like it. That is why many people like to grow it. So even if everyone does not know Bear's Paw, we may already be growing it. So how do you grow Bear's Paw, and what should we do when Bear's Paw drops its leaves? Below let us take a look at the growing methods for Bear's Paw and how to handle leaf drop.
How to Grow Bear's Paw
1. Light
Bear's Paw has a very high demand for light; only with sufficient light can the plant grow normally, and the leaves will also be more thick and plump. If there is not enough light, the plant's leaves will become thin and soft, so it needs plenty of sun in daily care.
2. Water
Bear's Paw does not have a high demand for water, which is very similar to most succulent plants. Therefore, watering must be strictly controlled during cultivation. Bear's Paw is also very averse to overly humid environments, so it should be watered less, keeping the soil half-dry and half-moist.
3. Soil
Bear's Paw does not have high requirements for soil, but ordinary soil still will not do; it needs sandy soil with medium fertility and good drainage. This kind of soil can be made by mixing coarse sand with garden soil and leaf mold. Also, repot once every one to two years.
4. Temperature
Bear's Paw is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant that loves warm, dry growing environments and tolerates neither high nor low temperatures. If the summer temperature is too high, the plant will enter dormancy, while if the winter temperature is too low, the plant will suffer severe freezing, go dormant, or even die.
5. Pest and Disease Control
As a succulent plant, Bear's Paw actually has many chances of getting sick. Especially under improper care by its owner, the likelihood of illness is very high. The common diseases of Bear's Paw are wilt disease and leaf spot disease. To solve this situation, spray with 50% captan at 800 times dilution, while the insect pests that often occur on Bear's Paw are scale insects and whiteflies. This problem is also very simple to solve; just spray the plant's leaf surface with 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000 times dilution to kill them.
Care Methods for Bear's Paw Dropping Leaves
1. Overwatering
Bear's Paw's requirements for water are actually really strict, so the plant's water demand is not high, and the plant's root system is also very afraid of excessive water accumulation. So if the plant is watered too much during daily cultivation, the plant will show very normal conditions such as rotting leaves or dropping leaves. Solving this situation is also simple: first place the plant in the sun to dry out, then place the plant in a dry outdoor environment for cultivation, strictly control the water, and water less.
2. Temperature Too High
Bear's Paw's tolerance for high temperatures is extremely low, which makes the plant walk on thin ice in summer. When the temperature reaches a certain height, Bear's Paw will enter a dormant state, but if the temperature continues to climb, the plant's temperature will also rise a lot accordingly, the dormancy will stop, and the plant will gradually show rotting leaves and dropping leaves. The only way to solve this situation is to lower the temperature. Place Bear's Paw in a ventilated, dry outdoor place, and try to keep the plant from being threatened by high temperatures.
Summary: Bear's Paw is a very cute succulent plant, and its plump appearance is truly captivating. However, the plant is just too sensitive, so during daily cultivation you must pay close attention to the plant's water and light issues.
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Try to keep the plant from being threatened by high temperatures.
Summary: Bear's Paw is a very cute succulent plant, and its plump appearance is truly captivating. However, the plant is just too sensitive, so during daily cultivation you must pay close attention to the plant's water and light issues.
(Note: This article is an original article from Meilele Decoration Network. Reproduction is prohibited without permission. If malicious reproduction is found, legal action will definitely be pursued. If you like it, share it a lot.)
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