Cotyledon Tomentosa Ladys – Bear Paw Plant

Named for its luxuriously velvety texture and uniquely shaped leaves, the Bear Paw Plant is an adorable addition to your ever-growing plant gang. Its chubby, pastel green leaves, complete with red-tipped “claws” offer a cute way to add contrast and texture to any space.

Please note: the stems and leaves on this plant are very fragile and despite our best efforts some may be lost during transit.

Horty Hints

Give me a twirl! Rotating this plant every few days will encourage even growth.

Don’t get me wet! Cotyledon tomentosa doesn’t like to get its leaves wet, so keep the water in the soil.

All or nothing! When watering, soak the soil and then leave to dry completely. Rinse and repeat!

Light

Will thrive in bright, indirect light, but can cope with partial shade. Rotating every few days can help encourage even growth.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out in between waterings, infrequent soakings are recommended. Avoid getting water on the leaves as this will damage the plant.

Temperature

Will thrive in temperatues between 15°C and 23°C, can tolerate drops to as low as 5°C.

Humidity

Cotyledon tomentosa will be happy with average household humidity levels.

Feed

Will appreciate a cactus fertiliser solution once every 1 – 2 months in spring and summer.

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Height & Growth Rate

Very slow growing, ultimate height of 0.6m

Toxicity

Cotyledon tomentosa, while typically non-toxic, can lead to digestive problems in large quantities. Hence, it’s not in our pet-friendly collection. Please be cautious around pets and children.

Air Purifying

Cotyledon filter airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and are part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Kalanchoe tomentosa is a succulent native to Madagascar.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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