How to Propagate Bear’s Paw
Cotyledon tomentosa
| Methods | Leaf cutting, stem cutting |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 3–4 weeks |
| Group | Succulent |
This fuzzy-leaved succulent propagates like most in its family, but leaf cuttings are somewhat less reliable here than for jade or echeveria — stem cuttings tend to succeed more consistently.
Stem cutting
Cut a 3-inch section, let callus 2–3 days, insert into dry succulent mix.
Leaf cutting
Remove whole leaves, let callus, lay on dry mix — expect a lower success rate than stem cuttings.
When to propagate
Spring and summer.
Common problems
Leaf cuttings failed to sprout. Normal for this species — try stem cuttings instead for better odds.
Questions people ask
Why does it look like a bear’s paw? The fuzzy, clawed leaf tips give it this common name, a cosmetic trait unrelated to propagation.
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