Cotyledon tomentosa growing subshrubs succulent of the genus Cotyledon also know Bear’s Paw, Cotyledon tomentosa perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12
Leaves color green with prominent in stronger color mostly purple or black looks like a fingertip the leaf shape spoon, leaves fleshy hairy like a velvet.
Cotyledon tomentosa flower
Flower color orange or yellow in star shape the flowers small grow in clusters on stems.
Cotyledon tomentosa for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Cotyledon tomentosa growing and care:
Humidity, light frost, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Powdery mildew, aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune a Cotyledon tomentosa:
Dead flower stems
Size of the plant?
10-30cm, 4-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter, spring
General information about the flower
Orange or yellow in star shape the flowers small grow in clusters on stems.
Scientific name:
Cotyledon tomentosa
