{"product_id":"cotyledon-tomentosa-variegated-bears-paw","title":"Cotyledon tomentosa Variegated Bear's Paw","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Bear’s Paw is a perennial succulent plant of the genus Silver Boletin in the family Sedum. The plant is much branched, with green stems, fertile fleshy leaves, decussate, ovoid, green, and densely white short hairs. The leaves have red claw-like teeth at the tips, dichotomous cymes, yellow florets, and flowers from July to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to the Cape Province of South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry, sunny and well-ventilated environment. Too high temperatures in summer will make it dormant. Avoid cold and excessive humidity. Propagation methods include cuttings. This species has beautiful leaf shape and color, delicate and small flowers, and leaves resembling the paws of a bear, which is a peculiar form and very cute, with high ornamental value. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaf surface is densely covered with white fine short hairs, and the leaf tips have several small claws that turn red in strong light, looking like fat bear claws. Variegated Bear’s Paw racemes, flowers are reddish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is generally recommended not to expose the Bear's Paw to sunlight when the temperature is above about 96°F (36 ℃), as it is easy to get sunburned, and the Variegated Bear’s Paw is basically semi-dormant at this temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll succulents are drought tolerant and fear water logging, and bear’s paws are no exception. Watering it can be done according to the method of dry and wet, and the soil does not need to be watered if it is not dry. During the growing season, it is usually watered once a week, but in other stages, watering should be strictly controlled because the roots could be damaged by overwatering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Potting soil requires well-drained granular soil, available vermiculite, perlite, and various granular soils. You can prepare your own nutritious soil when you maintain it, or you can buy special soil for succulent plants directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is recommended to use ceramic pots, ceramic pots have a certain degree of permeability, clay pots lose water too fast, plastic pots retain water too strong, and poor permeability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Variegated Bear's Paw should be maintained in a warm, dry and sunny environment. When the temperature exceeds 95°F (35℃) in summer, the whole plant growth basically stops. At this time, watering should be reduced and shade should be provided to prevent root rot caused by excessive humidity in the potting soil. And strengthen the ventilation, avoid the hot sun exposure, the whole summer maintenance is basically like this. In winter, watering should be strictly controlled to keep the potting soil dry and able to withstand low temperatures of 41°F (5℃).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Variegated Bear's Paw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e grows well in average household humidity levels when grown indoors. Does not like too much humidity. Normal household humidity is good for this plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2 Inch Sedum 'Dream Dazzler' plants are shipped with the pot and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4 Inch and larger plants are\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshipped bare roots without the pot and soil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovide excellent quality and service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto our customers -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/benefits-of-shipping-bare-roots\" title=\"Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/benefits-of-shipping-bare-roots\"\u003esee Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip within USA \u0026amp; its outlying territories only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Order Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/order-processing-shipping\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/order-processing-shipping\"\u003eOrder Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for additional details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Succulent Care\" href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/succulent-care\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/succulent-care\"\u003eSucculent Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to leave drought periods between waterings to prevent the plant from water-logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeather Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping Warmer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/products\/uniheat-heat-pack\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/products\/uniheat-heat-pack\"\u003e72+ Hours Heat Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable for $1.7 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Depot","offers":[{"title":"2 Inch","offer_id":49084964634874,"sku":"SDCLDVBP2IN000000","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":49084964667642,"sku":"SDCLDVBP4IN000000","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Inch Jade","offer_id":49084964700410,"sku":"SDCLDVBP4IJ000000","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Inch Cluster White","offer_id":49084964733178,"sku":"SDCLDVBP6CW000000","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Inch Cluster Jade","offer_id":49084964765946,"sku":"SDCLDVBPWCJ000000","price":17.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0038\/5981\/files\/PhotoRoom-20211220_190852.png?v=1782667808","url":"https:\/\/www.theamericangringo.com\/products\/cotyledon-tomentosa-variegated-bears-paw","provider":"The American Gringo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}