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Cotyledon Ladismithiensis Variegata aka Bear's Paw
Cotyledon Ladismithiensis Variegata aka Bear's Paw
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Cotyledon Ladismithiensis variegata is also known as variegated Bear's Paw. It is a low growing succulent shrub with densely branched stems and native to South Africa. It has fuzzy green leaves with white cream colour on the edges. The tips of the leaves will turn pink when the plant is sun stressed. To prevent leaves from dropping, plants should be grown in partial sun and should be watered sparingly.
LIGHT
Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE
-1 ºC
WATER
Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH
Unknown
SOIL TYPE
50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER
Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS
Stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL
Low
ACTIVE SEASON
Fall
NOTE
Leaves will drop with insufficient light or when overwatered.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.
