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Cotyledon tomentosa
A cute succulent with bear paw-shaped leaves. Characterized by claw-like protrusions at leaf tips.
Cotyledon tomentosa (Bear's Paw) is a succulent from the Little Karoo region of South Africa. It takes its common name from the rounded, densely fuzzy leaves tipped with reddish-brown claw-like projections resembling the paws of a bear. The claw tips intensify in color during cooler months, and tubular orange-red flowers appear in spring. Plants grow 15–30 cm tall. Full sun produces the best coloration and compact growth. Watering should be done only when the soil is dry; summer heat and humidity require vigilant attention to prevent rot in the dense leaf hairs. Water should be applied at the base rather than overhead to avoid wetting the hairs. Minimum temperature of 3–5°C is tolerated. Stem cuttings propagate readily. The subspecies ladismithiensis (White Bear) has denser white hairs and is sold as a separate variety.
Origem
South Africa (Little Karoo region)
Expectativa de vida
Perennial
Tamanho
15-30cm
Temperatura
3〜35℃
Umidade
30〜50%
Moderate watering
日当たりの良い場所で育てる
水やりは土が乾いてから
過湿は根腐れの原因
冬は5℃以上を維持
挿し木で増やせるが根付くまで時間がかかる
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Bear's Paw é 3〜35℃. A umidade recomendada é 30〜50%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Bear's Paw é Perennial. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Bear's Paw normalmente atinge 15-30cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Bear's Paw se alimenta de: Moderate watering. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Bear's Paw varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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