Cotyledon Ladismithiensis
Cotyledon Ladismithiensis or Bear Paw Succulent is a small, slow-growing plant that can survive in dry environments. It has large leaves and interesting flowers. This cactus is native to the Western Cape of South Africa, which includes areas of Kalahari sands and arid scrubland. This succulent was discovered by botanist Dr. Japie Ladismith on November 18th, 1914, at Lister’s Pass near Ladismith in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Scientific Classification
Cotyledon Ladismithiensis succulent is classified in the family Crassulaceae. However, it also belongs to the genus Cotyledon, which includes many different cacti plants.
How to Grow and Care
Cotyledon Ladismithiensis cactus can be grown in containers, hanging baskets, and other areas without full sun. It thrives in a well-drained soil or soil mix for cacti. Don’t water often as this plant enjoys some dryness.
If your cotyledon cactus starts drooping down, soaking the soil will perk it up again. It can be fertilized once a year in the spring. Cotyledons will need to have their leaves pinched back because they grow quickly and become too large for containers. If this cactus is not planted by itself, it may lose flowers due to lack of pollination from insects or wind blowing around pollen.
Pest and Diseases
Cotyledon Ladismithiensis cactus does not have many pests or diseases; however, Cotyledon can be attacked by mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. This cactus can also be attacked by a bacterial disease; and, are vulnerable to dry rot due to these pests and diseases.
There are no known common diseases or pests that attack this cactus. However, cotyledons Ladismithiensis cacti are not resistant to frost or cold temperatures, so they should be brought indoors during the winter months if they will be subjected to freezing temperatures for more than a few hours.
Extra Tips about Cotyledon Ladismithiensis cacti
- Requires bright light and average watering makes it very easy to grow as long as it has enough sunlight, water, and humidity.
- Likes hot sunny conditions but tolerates some shade in the summertime.
- The temperature range that these cacti can tolerate is between 28 degrees Fahrenheit to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prefers high humidity levels but tolerates some dryness during the winter months if it’s planted outdoors. Cotyledons are not resistant to frost or cold temperatures, so they should be brought indoors during the winter months if freezing conditions persist for more than a few hours.
Hardiness
It is hard for cotyledon cacti to survive in full-sun environments or dry climates. However, it can usually survive in shady, moist environments.
They are not wind-resistant. Cotyledon cactus plant has leaves that are large and round with a velvety texture. This succulent is small, with flowers that are white or pinkish. They grow on tall stems with large leaves that grow upwards, pointing towards the sky.
Lights and Sunshine
It requires bright light, although not direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Instead, use filtered lighting instead.
It is hard for these cacti to survive in full-sun environments or dry climates. It hesitates to survive when there’s not much moisture, but it can usually survive when planted in shady areas (with more of a moist environment). The cotyledon cacti are not wind-resistant.
Watering and Feeding
Water Cotyledon cacti every two to three weeks; during the growing season and once a week in the winter. The cotyledon cacti do not need watering as much as other cacti plants.
Fertilize every year in the spring with cactus fertilizer to keep it healthy and happy. The cotyledon cacti do not need lots of sunshine. They will thrive and grow better if they are given filtered light throughout the day.
Soil Mix and Transplanting
Many cacti plants that grow in cacti mixes don’t like to be transplanted, but cotyledon cacti are tolerant of transplanting. Moist soil is preferred during transplant and should not be watered for up to a week following the transplant.
They do not require as much water as most cacti plants do because cotyledons are happy in slightly dry soil. However, if it starts to droop, it will perk right back up if given a good soaking. It prefers to be kept moist but not wet because it is best for cotyledon cactus plants to dry out between watering times.
Care.
Cotyledon Ladismithienses need bright light, although they do not require full sun all day long; they enjoy filtered lighting instead. If this cactus starts drooping down, planting in soil with more moisture will perk them right back.
Size & Growth
The cotyledon ladismithiensis cactus plant is a small, slow-growing cactus that can survive in dry environments. Cotyledons are cacti that grow tall and have large leaves. This cactus belongs to the family Crassulaceae genus, including several cacti plants (colloquially known as cactuses). Its leaves are large and round with a velvety texture (the cotyledon ladismithiensis cactus plant has them).
Its flowers grow on tall stems and are white or pinkish; they grow upwards, pointing towards the sky.
Uses.
Use this plant in a home setting or in the office. Nonetheless, plant outdoors if favorable conditions exist.
Where to buy it?
Sold as individual cactus plants or as a pack. It can be picked up at a designated location or it is shipped directly to customers.
