How to care for the succulent plant "Bear's Paw"
An article with detailed introduction on how to care for the succulent plant "Bear's Paw" and the planting and maintenance methods of this green plant, let's get to know it together.
Bear's Paw, easily "drops leaves" if not careful; with a little attention, you can grow "bear claws."
Bear's Paw is a succulent plant from the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves are thick and round, resembling a little bear's claw. If exposed to plenty of sunlight, they will turn red, making them look cute. The more sunlight, the better the claws look; if not enough light, they turn green.
Bear's Paw can also bloom, usually producing small red flowers from late summer to autumn, which are very beautiful. Its claws have red edges and are covered with many hairs, resembling a little bear's claw, hence the name "Bear's Paw," and it is very popular. The most common problem during the maintenance of Bear's Paw is leaf drop. What is the reason?
In fact, to care for Bear's Paw, you first need to know what kind of environment it prefers. It likes dry and cool environments and loose, well-draining soil. It loves sunlight and is not sensitive to water. Therefore, the most common cause of leaf drop is improper watering. Since Bear's Paw loves sunlight, if you water too frequently, even though the soil is loose and well-draining and there's no root rot, too much water in the thick leaves will inevitably cause leaf drop. This situation occurs when the watering frequency is too high or when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius in summer, and frequent watering causes leaf drop.
If you want to care for Bear's Paw well, you must control the watering properly. If you don't know how to water, especially if you are a beginner, it is recommended to let the potting soil dry completely and then water it every three to five days. This means, under the premise of having loose and well-draining soil, you only need to water once every two or three weeks. Its thick leaves contain a lot of water and nutrients, so don't worry if it looks a bit wilted. Within a couple of weeks, it won't drop leaves. If the leaves look a bit soft, water it once, and it will quickly recover and maintain normal growth without dropping leaves.
How to care for the succulent plant "Bear's Paw"
Another cause of leaf drop is root rot. If the stem is soft and a large number of leaves fall off, it is clearly a case of root rot. If detected, promptly remove the plant from the pot, remove the soil, and trim the roots. If the rot reaches the main stem, clean the stem thoroughly, leaving no rotten parts, to save the plant completely. After trimming, let the wound dry and then plant it in new soil.
Bear's Paw is relatively easy to care for. We just need to give it plenty of sunlight, create a cool environment, and avoid frequent watering. In the summer, when the temperature is high and it enters a dormant period, we reduce the frequency of watering and provide about 50% shade to keep it from growing, not elongating, and not lacking water. Do not fertilize it. When the temperature gradually drops at the end of autumn and it gets cool, you can return to normal watering and fertilizing, provide plenty of sunlight, and it will quickly recover its cute little claws, grow side shoots, and leaves. It's very simple; the key is to water less, expose to more sunlight, and maintain good ventilation.
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