How to care for the succulent plant 'Bear's Paw'
Abstract: This article provides knowledge about the succulent plant 'Bear's Paw', how to care for it, and it will surely bring you help. Let's learn about it together!
Many enthusiasts are attracted to the plump 'claws' of the Bear's Paw succulent and thus collect them. However, how to care for the Bear's Paw succulent is a challenge that confronts us. In fact, it is not difficult to gain experience in caring for it by carefully studying the experiences of other enthusiasts and combining it with our own circumstances.
Bear's Paw enthusiasts are most concerned about soil preparation and care. Soil preparation is not too critical, as long as it is not too compact. As for the pot, after a period of care, it is found that Bear's Paw grows better in semi-permeable and semi-non-permeable pots. What is semi-permeable and semi-non-permeable? It refers to those ceramic pots with painted glaze in sections, giving a semi-porcelain and semi-ceramic feel. This type of pot neither dries too quickly nor suffocates the plant, making it suitable for Bear's Paw to grow fat and strong.
Then there is the commonly known method of care: Bear's Paw likes plenty of water and sun. The watering must be thorough. Some soil mixtures may not retain water well. On the surface, it may seem like the plant has been watered thoroughly, but in reality, the water is usually poured around the pot, and the roots may not get enough water. You can try blocking the drainage hole with your finger when watering, and once a certain amount of water has entered, release it, allowing the excess water to flow out. This way, the roots can also get enough water. Letting the soil dry out and then watering it again is important, giving the roots time to breathe.
About the sun, it is true that Bear's Paw likes plenty of sun, but it also needs some shading. This requires attention during daily care. The plant can only become fat with enough sunlight, but too strong sunlight can easily burn the 'claws'. This can only be learned through careful observation of the intensity of the sunlight. It's something that words cannot fully convey. It can only be said that during the summer, it is necessary to avoid the times with particularly strong sunlight, while in autumn and winter, it is mostly fine.
There was a problem that confused me for a very long time: why do other people's Bear's Paw claws look so clean and lovely, while mine are dirty? Of course, it could be due to soil getting on them. How to solve this? It's simple, Bear's Paw is really easy to care for. Just spray the leaves you want to clean with a spray nozzle until they are clean. This is also a good time to water the plant. It can be fully utilized. However, be aware that this plant is very prone to dropping leaves. When using a strong spray nozzle, you must hold the leaf you are spraying from behind, or you will be left with just a stick. As for whether to dry the water on the leaves, as lazy as I am, I certainly won't bother with it. Let it be. A healthy Bear's Paw is not affected by this.
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