Botanical Name: Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
Common Names: Gollum Jade, Finger Jade, Trumpet Jade
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is a distinctive cultivar of the classic jade plant, native in origin to South Africa through its parent species. It is prized for its tubular, finger-like green leaves with flared, red-tinged tips that give the plant a playful, sculptural look. Slow-growing and easy to care for, this succulent is well-suited for containers, indoor growing, and warm outdoor climates. Mature plants typically reach 2–3 feet tall and wide, remaining smaller in pots.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to full sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Use a fast-draining succulent or cactus soil mix
Excellent for containers and indoor growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Not frost-tolerant; protect from temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
Ideal growing temperatures: 60–85°F (16–29°C)
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during winter
Reduce watering significantly in cooler months
Cooler, drier conditions may encourage flowering on mature plants
Maintain bright light year-round
Notes:
Unique tubular, finger-like foliage
Can be pruned and trained into a bonsai form
Easy to propagate from cuttings
Beginner-friendly and long-lived
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
Common Names: Gollum Jade, Finger Jade, Trumpet Jade
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is a distinctive cultivar of the classic jade plant, native in origin to South Africa through its parent species. It is prized for its tubular, finger-like green leaves with flared, red-tinged tips that give the plant a playful, sculptural look. Slow-growing and easy to care for, this succulent is well-suited for containers, indoor growing, and warm outdoor climates. Mature plants typically reach 2–3 feet tall and wide, remaining smaller in pots.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to full sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Use a fast-draining succulent or cactus soil mix
Excellent for containers and indoor growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Not frost-tolerant; protect from temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
Ideal growing temperatures: 60–85°F (16–29°C)
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during winter
Reduce watering significantly in cooler months
Cooler, drier conditions may encourage flowering on mature plants
Maintain bright light year-round
Notes:
Unique tubular, finger-like foliage
Can be pruned and trained into a bonsai form
Easy to propagate from cuttings
Beginner-friendly and long-lived
