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    • Photo of Cotyledon tomentosa flower, form by Jjcondie

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    Cotyledon tomentosa

    Also Known As

    • Bear's Paw
    • Kitten Paws

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cotyledon tomentosa plant details

    Cotyledon tomentosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotyledon tomentosa

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotyledon tomentosa

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cotyledon tomentosa, also known as Bear’s Paw succulent, features plump, light green leaves with chocolate brown edges resembling bear claws. Matures into a clumping shrublet with irregular form. Cotyledon are small, slow-growing, low maintenance plants. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Light shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Small Orange Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cotyledon tomentosa plant

    How to Grow Cotyledon tomentosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Tylecodon schaeferanus

    aka Cotyledon schaeferanus, Cotyledon Sinus-Alexanderi

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • bright shade
    • low
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tylecodon schaeferanus foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Tylecodon buchholzianus

    aka Cotyledon buchholziana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tylecodon buchholzianus foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Dudleya edulis

    aka Cotyledon edulis, Echeveria edulis, Sedum edule, Stylophyllum edule, Fingertips, Ladies Fingers

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya edulis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Dudleya anthonyi

    aka Cotyledon anthonyi, Dudleya anthonyii, Echeveria anthonyi, Anthony’s Liveforever, Live-Forever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-5"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya anthonyi foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Dudleya caespitosa

    aka Cotyledon caespitosa, Echeveria caespitosa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dudleya caespitosa foliage by Stan Shebs
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