Botanical Name: Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
Common Name: Gollum Jade, Finger Jade, Trumpet Jade
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is a distinctive jade plant cultivar native to cultivation, with parent species originating from South Africa and Mozambique. It features tubular, finger-like green leaves with flared, often reddish tips, giving it a whimsical, sculptural appearance. This slow-growing succulent develops a woody trunk over time and makes an excellent houseplant or patio specimen. Mature plants can reach 2–3 feet tall in ideal conditions.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to full sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Well-suited for containers and indoor growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Protect from temperatures below 30°F (-1°C)
Not frost-tolerant
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering in winter
Leaf color may intensify under bright light or cool conditions
Notes:
Easy to propagate from cuttings
Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
Common Name: Gollum Jade, Finger Jade, Trumpet Jade
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is a distinctive jade plant cultivar native to cultivation, with parent species originating from South Africa and Mozambique. It features tubular, finger-like green leaves with flared, often reddish tips, giving it a whimsical, sculptural appearance. This slow-growing succulent develops a woody trunk over time and makes an excellent houseplant or patio specimen. Mature plants can reach 2–3 feet tall in ideal conditions.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to full sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Well-suited for containers and indoor growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Protect from temperatures below 30°F (-1°C)
Not frost-tolerant
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering in winter
Leaf color may intensify under bright light or cool conditions
Notes:
Easy to propagate from cuttings
Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
