Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithensis (Bear’s Paw)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusCotyledon
Speciestomentosa
Subspeciesladismithensis
CategoryTropicals
OriginSouth Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5 - 10
Temperature (°F)40 - 50
Height30 cm - 1 m
Spread30 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodNovember

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping.
LandscapeRock gardens, informal succulent gardens, arid properties, potted patio plant, potted indoor plant or as a specimen in mild, temperate climates.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationPlant in loose, well-draining gravelly, loamy or sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of cool temperatures as long as frost is not present.
PestsMites and aphids.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatRocky slopes and outcroppings.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth on leaf stems.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are thick, oblong-cylindrical in shape, measuring up to 5 cm long with 1-3 teeth at maturity and covered in a loose coating of hairs.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are small, round and cup-shaped.
Colour DescriptionPale green to vivid green succulent leaves with a loose coating of white hairs. Dark reddish-brown to dark brown succulent bark. Yellow-orange to orange flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, hairy.

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