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title: "Got this about a month ago from a friend, and it’s pushing out little…"
description: "Got this about a month ago from a friend, and it’s pushing out little baby paws. How absolutely adorable! 🥹"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Paulina | Semi-Hydro"
published: "2026-01-08T10:23:58.917535Z"
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# Got this about a month ago from a friend, and it’s pushing out little…

_Posted by Paulina | Semi-Hydro on 2026-01-08_

Got this about a month ago from a friend, and it’s pushing out little baby paws. How absolutely adorable! 🥹

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kfK_v8dstD4QiHozdWOqOVcnkNd2b-9XXskIFuy-1hM/2YbUNv78S86Ko9yKxiJsvQ.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### brittrb commented on 2026-01-08

What is this?

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2026-01-08

Variegated Bear Paw - Cotyledon Tomentosa Variegata

### Sprout’s Hollow 🌱 commented on 2026-01-08

So cute! I love the variegation 🐾🤍

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2026-01-08

Makes it extra adorable!

### Phil commented on 2026-01-08

That truly is a cool looking plant. I have the non variegated version. Looks like you have it in a self watering planter. I’m curious, do you do anything special since this plant prefers to dry out between waterings. I’ve thought about experimenting with some succulents in leca but worry about them not drying out.

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2026-01-08

It’s planted in Lechuza’s cactuspon which is meant to be very well draining, and every two weeks I just top water with half strength nutrient, let it drain the majority of the water and stick it back in the pot, and then it’s just the excess water from that in the pot really. I’ve only had this plant for a few weeks and so I’m only experimenting myself, but so far it’s going well I’d say, since it’s pushing out new growth. ☺️

#### Phil replied on 2026-01-08

Thank you very much for the info. I will check out the cactus pon.

#### Paulina | Semi-Hydro replied on 2026-01-09

Have fun experimenting! I keep none of my plants in soil, so I’m hoping this will be a good long term options for my few succulents

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