Plant profile
Gollum Jade
Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
Unusual tubular succulent leaves on a hardy compact plant.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Slow
Space
Small space, up to 90 cm
Typical cost
₹150-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Novelty succulent
Care tip: Bright sun and sparse watering suit it best
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Crassula ovata forms, including Gollum jade, should be treated as toxic to cats and dogs.
Keep away from pets; avoid fallen leaves accessible to animals.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm leaves and dry gritty media.
- Avoid plants with soft black stem bases.
Avoid
- Mushy base
- Mealybugs
- Wet peaty soil
- Leaf drop from rot
Plant personality
Useful traits
Gollum jade is a cultivar/form of Crassula ovata with tubular leaves.
It is drought tolerant but not pet-safe.
Overwatering is the main failure risk.
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