Bear's Paw / Cotyledon ladismithiensis – 2.5"
DESCRIPTION Look out, lovers of fuzzed-out succulents. The texturally lovable Cotyledon ladismithiensis will raise the hairs on your arms...or heart. Several "teeth" at the apex of each fleshy, fuzzy leaf give the appearance of bear paws. Clusters of bell-shaped yellowish-orange flowers come in late spring. Water with caution in the winter. It can lose roots if the soil stays cold and wet for too long. Desirable as a complement to aloes or classic rose-shaped succulents like echeverias in a dish garden, or in a rock garden in temperate climates.SURVIVE & THRIVEBloom time: SpringSize: 4 to 6 inches tall and widePlant in porous soil with adequate drainageFiltered light to bright light with ample airflowWater thoroughly when soil is completely dry to the touchHardiness: USDA Zone 9b (25-30° F)APPEARANCE Part of what makes succulents so fascinating are the myriad ways they express themselves throughout the year, depending on light, season, temperature, soil, and hydration. For those