Crassula ovata 'Gollum' - Jade Plant with tubular leaves

Crassula ovata 'Gollum' is a decorative succulent that is easy to recognize thanks to its unusual leaves, tubular, fleshy, and slightly flared at the tips, sometimes compared to tiny trumpets. The foliage is deep green, and in good light the edges and tips may take on reddish hues.

As the plant matures, its stems gradually become woody and take on the appearance of a small shrub, making it suitable for both decorative pots and informal bonsai styling.

🌵 Botanical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Common name: Gollum Jade Plant
• Plant type: perennial succulent
• Form: compact, bushy, and well-branched
• Leaves: tubular, thick, fleshy, with slightly flared tips
• Color: deep green, with the possibility of red hues along the edges in bright light
• Growth: slow to moderate
• Development: stems become woody as the plant matures
• Use: houseplant, succulent collections, decorative pots, informal bonsai

☀️ Growing Conditions and Care

• Light: prefers very bright light and tolerates a few hours of gentle direct sunlight
• Watering: sparingly; allow the substrate to dry out thoroughly between waterings
• Potting mix: very airy and well-draining
• Humidity: prefers dry air and good ventilation
• Temperature: prefers approximately 18-28°C
• Winter: watering should be significantly reduced
• Fertilizing: light feeding during the active growing period
• Pruning: can be pruned to maintain a compact shape and encourage branching
• Cold hardiness: does not tolerate frost; when grown in a pot, protection from very low temperatures is recommended

🌱 Secret Garden potting mix recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Cactus, Succulent & Adenium Potting Mix, an airy, well-draining blend suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and keeps the roots well oxygenated.

➡️ View product: https://sicretgarden.com/products/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium

✨ What makes it special

• tubular leaves with a very unusual shape
• compact, sculptural appearance
• may develop reddish edges in good light
• requires little water
• easy to shape by pruning
• suitable for informal bonsai style
• decorative all year round
• ideal for succulent collections

📌 Note: Leaf shape, degree of branching, and intensity of reddish hues may naturally vary depending on the plant's age, light, and growing conditions. Leaves and stems may have small scars, dry spots, or signs of handling. These imperfections are mainly cosmetic and do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 30 cm