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Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 5.5cm

Name: Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Cotyllady5.5cmB3
Price: 2.6 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€2,60

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Fuzzy paw-shaped leaves

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis

It is not merely cute — it is “I cannot possibly leave without it” 🐾

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Crassulaceae
Fuzzy leaves
Claw-like tips
Compact shrub
Collector texture

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis is an irresistible succulent with thick velvety leaves shaped like miniature paws. Toothed tips resemble tiny claws, while the dense silver-green surface adds a texture that immediately captures both the eye and the imagination.

Its charming form does not diminish its genuine collector appeal: leaves are arranged on branching stems to create a compact, highly distinctive silhouette. This is the kind of plant that instantly starts a conversation and gives a small collection real personality, combining humour, botanical detail and an unusually tactile appearance.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Paw-shaped leaves

Broad tips divide into small “toes” with darker ends.

Dense felt

Fine hairs cover the entire surface and create a velvety appearance.

Compact collector form

Slow branching builds a small shrub filled with unusual texture.

Why you’ll love it: it looks like a silver-green bear paw that has developed a personality of its own.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it in simple terracotta or dark ceramic where the felt and toothed tips can be viewed closely. Avoid positions where the leaves will be brushed frequently.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Adromischus cooperi — spotted wedge-shaped leaves for collector affinity.
Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ — a matte purple rosette that strengthens the soft texture.
Crassula ‘Springtime’ — a compact flowering Crassula with a different leaf rhythm.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gentle direct sun introduced gradually for dense silver-green growth.

Watering

Water at the base after the mix has dried well, keeping the dense felt dry.

Velvet paw

Clean dry air, frost protection and particular avoidance of cold moisture on the leaves.

Pets & children

Cotyledon plants must not be ingested and may contain cardioactive compounds. Keep it strictly away from children and animals and prevent chewing.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide strong diffused light and a few hours of gentle sun. Gradual acclimation keeps leaves dense and tips vivid without scorching the felt.

Correct watering

Water around the base after the mix has dried deeply. Allow full drainage and do not leave water on or between the fuzzy leaves.

Airflow and humidity

Free-moving air dries the felt and leaf joints. Avoid misting and enclosed shelves with stagnant humidity.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Protect from frost and prolonged cold combined with moisture. When growth slows, extend the dry interval noticeably.

Substrate

Use a porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and an unobstructed drainage hole, keeping the neck slightly above the surface.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Apply very dilute low-nitrogen nutrition only during active growth. Repot by holding the stem base so leaves are not marked or broken.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

Accepted subspecies

The accepted name is Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis (Poelln.) Toelken. Cotyledon ladismithiensis Poelln. is its nomenclatural synonym.

Cape origin

The subspecies is native to South Africa’s Cape Provinces and represents a natural geographic and morphological part of the species.

A place-based name

The epithet ladismithiensis refers to the Ladismith area of the Western Cape. It is neither a commercial cultivar nor an artificial hybrid.

From natural habitat to care: Origins in rocky Cape landscapes and dense protective felt explain the need for strong light, rapid drainage and leaves that dry immediately after accidental wetting.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Felt as a microclimate

Fine hairs reflect radiation and create a still layer of air above the epidermis.

Toothed apex

The “claws” are lobes of the leaf itself rather than separate spines.

Succulent parenchyma

Beneath the felt, thick tissue stores water and keeps each leaf firm.

CAM physiology

Shifting gas exchange to the night limits daytime water loss.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01What light does it need?

Very bright light with gentle direct sun introduced gradually for dense silver-green growth.

02When does it need watering?

Water at the base after the mix has dried well, keeping the dense felt dry.

03Which potting mix is suitable?

Use a porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and an unobstructed drainage hole, keeping the neck slightly above the surface.

04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?

Protect from frost and prolonged cold combined with moisture. When growth slows, extend the dry interval noticeably.

05What needs care around children and animals?

Cotyledon plants must not be ingested and may contain cardioactive compounds. Keep it strictly away from children and animals and prevent chewing.

06Why are the tips not always red?

Colour on the “claws” responds to light, season and leaf age. A weaker red tone does not change the subspecies identity.

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Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 5.5cm

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 5.5cm

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis

What makes it stand out

Paw-shaped leaves

Dense felt

Compact collector form

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Velvet paw

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Accepted subspecies

Cape origin

A place-based name

Felt as a microclimate

Toothed apex

Succulent parenchyma

CAM physiology

Frequently asked questions

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis 5.5cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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