Variegated Bear’s Paw: Tiny Paws in Green and Cream
Variegated Bear’s Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa) gives a familiar favorite a lighter look. Its fuzzy, plump leaves combine green and cream coloring with the little toothed tips that make Bear’s Paw so recognizable.
- 🐾 Claw-tipped leaves resemble miniature paws
- 🎨 Green-and-cream variegation adds contrast to each leafy branch
- ☁️ Fine leaf hairs create a soft, velvety appearance
- 🪴 Compact branching form suits a small container display
Add Variegated Bear’s Paw to a bright, sheltered shelf when you want a little extra texture and color. Its pale markings look especially lovely alongside deeper green succulents.
Care Tips
Light: Bright light with gentle morning sun is ideal. Protect pale leaf areas from harsh afternoon sun and acclimate gradually.
Water: Let the mix dry before watering thoroughly. Drain excess water and reduce watering when growth slows in winter or intense summer heat.
Soil: Use a gritty cactus and succulent mix that drains freely.
Potting: Use a drainage-hole pot that fits the roots; avoid an oversized container.
Temperature: Keep warm, protect from frost, and provide shade and airflow in extreme heat.
Humidity: Normal household humidity is suitable. Avoid persistent dampness around the foliage.
Shipping & Handling
- The 2 Inch Cotyledon tomentosa Variegated Bear's Paw plants are shipped with the pot and soil
- The 4 Inch and larger plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil:
- You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary
- Ship within USA & its outlying territories only
- Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details
Care Instructions
Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details.
To ensure the health of succulents, it is important to plant them in porous, well-draining soil. Succulents require little watering, but don't like to sit in wet soil. To create an adequate cactus mix, simply add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage.
Make sure to leave drought periods between waterings to prevent the plant from water-logging.
Weather Conditions
- When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.
- If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.
- Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available for $2.00 each
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