Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' f. variegata
Common Names
Variegated Gollum Jade, Variegated Trumpet Jade, Hobbit's Pipe Jade, ET's Fingers
Synonyms
Crassula argentea 'Gollum' f. variegata, Crassula portulacea 'Gollum' f. variegata, Crassula ovata 'Red Coral'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Description
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' f. variegata is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub, up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall and up to 2 feet (60) wide, with sparingly branched stems and interesting tubular variegated leaves. The flowers are small, star-like and white or pinkish-white in color.
Photo via inlandvalleygardenplanner.org
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Many people enjoy growing Jade Plants in their homes and offices, and they are considered to be symbols of good luck. But you do not need to be lucky to learn what the proper care and maintenance of Jade Plants is. The most important factors to consider when growing Jade Plants is water, light, temperature, and fertilizer.
Easy to grow in container, best in full sun but will tolerate part sun. It need well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water regularly form spring to autumn and allow soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter months, water only enough to keep the leaves from shriveling. Most common reason for failure is overwatering.
Propagating is achieved with leaf or stem cuttings which are placed into a soil mix, then wait until they show some growth. Before placing them in soil mix you will prevent potential problems from the sap seeping out by allowing them to dry on a windowsill, for a few days or so.
Lerarn more at How to Grow and Care for Jade Plant (Crassula ovata).
Origin
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' f. variegata is a variegated cultivar of Crassula ovata.
Links
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