There are also other things you need to know about growing a bear paw succulent. The Bear Paw Succulent variety is distinguished by densely branched stems. This Bear Paw Succulent is markedly different from the regular Bear Paw Succulent because it has variegated, bright-green leaves with yellow and cream stripes. All grafts can be found in the tiny cacti sold at bog boxes. They have brightly colored heads and green bodies. Cotyledon tomentosa has a normal color of bright green to yellowish with red teeth. It is also hairy. Cotyledon tomentosa can be described as a rare succulent.