Crassula ovata 'Gollum' Jade
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Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata): A monstrose sport that first appeared in the 1970s at Abbey Garden. In warm climates (zone 10+) it can grow into a large shrub, but it really shines as a low maintenance indoor plant. When grown in a small pot, its woody branches even lend themselves to bonsai pruning.
Like Hobbit Jade, the other member of the "Tolkien / Tölken Group", the leaves of Gollum Jade curl in upon themselves and have round, suction cup-like tips that turn red in direct sun. Jade plants can bloom in winter with impressive clusters of delicate white flowers.
Gollum Jade tolerates extended drought and should be kept in containers with drainage holes and gritty, well-draining soil. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry. Once your plant is mature, it can easily be propagated from stem cuttings (more info).
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Crassula can show tiny white or black dots on their leaves. These are healthy, water-transferring pores called "hydathodes" and not a sign of disease.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Seasonality
Blooms in Fall / Winter
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Slow Grower, Hard to Kill
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10
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10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
It's doubtful that your issue is with temperature. The range of temperatures you described are well within a jade plant's tolerable range. Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons why a jade might go limp. Ruling out temperature and light narrows it down somewhat.
Watering issues are the most common causes of jade limpness by far. You mentioned that your plant isn't rotted but it may be on the cusp. Did you dig it up and look directly at the roots? It could be that the stem simply hasn't yellowed yet. Then again, it could be underwatering that's the problem. If the roots don't look blackened or slimy, underwatering is most likely the issue.
Over fertilization is another cause of limpness in jade plants. Have you fertilized it at all recently? Jade plants are light feeders so it's very easy to over fertilize them.
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Watering issues are the most common causes of jade limpness by far. You mentioned that your plant isn't rotted but it may be on the cusp. Did you dig it up and look directly at the roots? It could be that the stem simply hasn't yellowed yet. Then again, it could be underwatering that's the problem. If the roots don't look blackened or slimy, underwatering is most likely the issue.
Over fertilization is another cause of limpness in jade plants. Have you fertilized it at all recently? Jade plants are light feeders so it's very easy to over fertilize them.
See full answer »
• Staff Answer
Some clear pictures would be very helpful in diagnosing your plant. You can send some to us via email (info@mountaincrestgardens.com) and we'll figure out what's wrong. Be sure to include the following information with your email.
1. Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.) 2. Soil used for planting 3. Watering schedule 4. Does the container have a hole for drainage?
1. Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.) 2. Soil used for planting 3. Watering schedule 4. Does the container have a hole for drainage?
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Beautiful like all the plants I’ve ordered from Mountain Crest Gardens!
May 19, 2024 by William D. (NY, United States)
“I love this little guy, eventually I would love to have all of the Crassula’s they are all so unique.”
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May 5, 2024 by christina L. (fLORIDA, United States)
“This is a cool looking little guy I used it in a dish garden that I made with the mystery succulent which I think is a black prince and a spice cactus and a peanut standing in the middle”
November 16, 2023 by A H. (Co, Usa)
“Lovely”
