Gollum Jade Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Gollum jade (Crassula ovata 'Gollum') is a uniquely shaped plant that has a tube shape and a trumpet-like opening for sucking. It is a succulent native to South Africa and a warm-temperate plant that needs about five hours of sunlight daily. Cuttings can propagate this plant quickly.
Common Name |
Crassula Ovata Gollum, Shrek Ear, ET Fingers, and Trumpet Jade
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Gollum Jade Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Gollum Jade.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Gollum Jade needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Gollum Jade needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Gollum Jade Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Gollum Jade to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Gollum Jade prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Gollum Jade Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Gollum Jade. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Gollum Jade plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Gollum Jade Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Gollum Jade plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Gollum Jade toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Gollum Jade Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Gollum Jade, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Gollum Jade Native Region |
Find out where the Gollum Jade plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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