Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
Also known as: Gollum jade, trumpet jade
A mutant jade cultivar whose leaves curl into tubes flaring at the tip like little trumpets — redder in sun. It belongs to the Crassula genus, comes from Garden cultivar, stays around 30–90 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11; protect below -1 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Crassula
- Origin: Garden cultivar
- Mature size: 30–90 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11; protect below -1 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to cats and dogs
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Crassula
- Origin
- Garden cultivar
- Mature size
- 30–90 cm
- Growth habit
- Shrubby jade with tubular leaves
- Leaf colour
- Green tubes with round red 'suction cup' tips
- Flower colour
- White-pink stars
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11; protect below -1 °C
- Toxicity
- Toxic to cats and dogs
- Other names
- Gollum jade, trumpet jade
About the Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
A mutant jade cultivar whose leaves curl into tubes flaring at the tip like little trumpets — redder in sun. Same easy care as the plain jade plant, with a far stranger silhouette.
Care and cultivation
Crassulas are forgiving. Give them the sunniest spot you have, a gritty mix, and water only when the soil is bone dry. In winter cut watering back to a light sip every 3–4 weeks. Prune branch tips to force branching — the cuttings root in days and make new plants. Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun. Water: Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Use a Standard succulent mix; tolerates slightly richer soil.
Description
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' is a Crassula succulent from Garden cultivar. A mutant jade cultivar whose leaves curl into tubes flaring at the tip like little trumpets — redder in sun. Same easy care as the plain jade plant, with a far stranger silhouette.
Identification
Look for: Green tubes with round red 'suction cup' tips leaves in a 30–90 cm form. Also answers to Gollum jade, trumpet jade. The genus is Crassula, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Gollum jade'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Crassula ovata 'Gollum'?
Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Crassula ovata 'Gollum' need?
Bright light with several hours of direct sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Crassula ovata 'Gollum', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.