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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 9–11Type SucculentClimate Temperate
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climates; in late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design; suitable for rock gardens, image 57Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climatesKitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — Ideal for rock gardens and containers; orange flowers in the garden, image 55Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — commonly known as Kitten Paws; its pudgy leaves are silver-green with reddish-brown tipsKitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — suitable for rock gardens; is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design, image 60Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — indirect light ensures vibrant foliage coloration and supports the blooming of bell-shaped; this South African native+60

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climates; in late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers
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) — but can be grown in containers and brought indoors in cooler climates
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; its pudgy leaves are silver-green with reddish-brown tips
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) — indirect light ensures vibrant foliage coloration and supports the blooming of bell-shaped; this South African native
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — adding an extra layer of interest.<br><br>Inform the client that Cotyledon tomentosa is low-maintenance; demonstrating
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — succulent for half; presenting a compelling option for ease of care and sustained aesthetic appeal in their garden layout
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — or as an engaging ground cover
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — suitable for rock gardens
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — In late winter to spring, bell-shaped yellow flowers offer a delightful contrast
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) — succulent for half
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) — orange flowers in the garden; ideal for rock gardens and containers
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — succulent with orange blooms; the plant flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
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) — suitable for rock gardens; is a charming succulent that will add a touch of whimsy to any landscape design
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
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — presenting a compelling option for ease of care and sustained aesthetic appeal in their garden layout
Kitten Paws (Cotyledon Tomentosa) — This South African native reaches up to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide; indirect light ensures vibrant, image 51
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