Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
jade plant 'Gollum'
A sturdy, evergreen succulent, tree-like in shape, growing slowly to 1.2m. The fleshy leaves are tubular, bright green, often with red tips. Small white or pinkish, star-shaped flowers may be produced in late summer
Synonyms
Crassula ovata 'Coral'Crassula 'Gollum'
see moreCrassula ovata 'Convoluta'
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Crassula ovata 'Monstrosa'
Crassula ovata 'Green Coral'
Crassula ovata Montrose form
Crassula ovata monstrous
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Crassula can be succulent annuals, perennials, evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in a terminal cluster
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a conservatory or houseplant in pots of cactus compost in full light. Water to keep lightly moist when in growth during spring and summer, very sparingly when dormant in winter. Apply a general liquid fertiliser monthly between spring and summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by offsets or by root, stem or leaf cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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