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Kitten Paws

Cotyledon Tomentosa

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Overview

Cotyledon tomentosa, commonly known as Kitten Paws, is a charming succulent with velvety leaves resembling tiny feline feet. This South African native reaches up to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Its pudgy leaves are silver-green with reddish-brown tips. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full to partial sun and well-draining soil. In late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers offer a delightful contrast. Ideal for rock gardens and containers.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–11Climate Temperate
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — is a charming succulent with velvety leaves resembling tiny feline feet

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — is a charming succulent with velvety leaves resembling tiny feline feet; kitten Paws forms a low-growing, image 50
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — commonly known as Kitten Paws; its pudgy leaves are silver-green with reddish-brown tips, image 49
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — This South African native reaches up to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide; indirect light ensures vibrant, image 51
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Its pudgy leaves are silver-green with reddish-brown tips; commonly known as Kitten Paws, image 52
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full to partial sun and well-draining soil; commonly known as Kitten, image 53
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — In late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers offer a delightful contrast; but can be grown in, image 54
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Ideal for rock gardens and containers; orange flowers in the garden, image 55
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — commonly known as Kitten Paws or Bear\'s Paw; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full to partial sun and, image 56
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design; suitable for rock gardens, image 57
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Each leaf boasts a distinct three to ten "toes" outlined by darker red-brown tips; orange flowers in late, image 58
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Kitten Paws forms a low-growing; is a charming succulent with velvety leaves resembling tiny feline feet, image 59
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — suitable for rock gardens; is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design, image 60
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — making it versatile for various garden designs.<br><br>Favoring well-draining soil; or as an engaging ground, image 64
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climates; in late winter to spring, bell-shaped, image 63
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — or as an engaging ground cover; making it versatile for various garden designs.<br><br>Favoring well-draining, image 61
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — The plant flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; succulent with orange blooms, image 62

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