Unique Tubular Leaves
Produces unusual fleshy, tube-shaped leaves with distinctive rounded or trumpet-like tips.
Gollum Jade Plant Seeds for Sale
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Gollum Jade Plant Seeds
Gollum Jade, botanically known as Crassula ovata 'Gollum', is a distinctive succulent admired for its unusual tubular, finger-like green leaves with reddish tips. Also called Trumpet Jade or ET's Fingers, this ornamental plant develops thick stems and a tree-like growth habit. It is popular for indoor containers, succulent gardens, decorative arrangements, and bonsai-style displays. Gollum Jade prefers bright light, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. As a named cultivar, seed-grown plants may not reproduce the exact characteristics of the parent plant.
Gollum Jade Succulent
Tubular Green Leaves
Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Houseplant
Key Features
Reddish Leaf Tips
Green foliage can develop attractive reddish edges and tips when exposed to suitable bright light.
Drought-Tolerant Growth
Stores water in its thick leaves, making it suitable for low-water succulent collections.
Bonsai-Style Appearance
Develops sturdy stems and a branching, tree-like structure that works well in decorative containers and bonsai displays.
Product Highlights
Distinctive trumpet-shaped foliage
Bright green succulent leaves
Attractive reddish leaf tips
Slow-growing ornamental succulent
Suitable for indoor containers
Popular for bonsai-style displays
Requires well-drained soil
Low-water gardening plant
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Crassula ovata 'Gollum' |
| Common Name | Gollum Jade, Trumpet Jade, ET's Fingers |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Ornamental Succulent |
| Seed Type | Succulent Plant Seeds — verify cultivar identity and viability with the supplier |
| Origin | Horticultural cultivar of South African jade plant |
| Growth Habit | Slow-growing, branching, tree-like succulent |
| Foliage Color | Bright green with possible reddish tips |
| Flower Color | White to pinkish-white |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to warmer climates; protect from freezing temperatures |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer for suitable seed-starting conditions |
| Seed Starting | Use a fine, well-draining succulent propagation medium and follow verified supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Varies; confirm with the seed supplier |
| Germination Temperature | Follow species-specific supplier recommendations |
| Sunlight | Bright light to partial sunlight; protect from excessive intense heat |
| Soil Requirements | Sandy, gritty, well-drained cactus or succulent soil |
| Watering | Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–1.5 metres tall under suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for mature branching and foliage development |
| Primary Uses | Indoor Decoration, Succulent Gardens, Container Planting, Bonsai Displays |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a shallow container with drainage holes and fill it with a fine, well-draining succulent propagation mix. Avoid heavy soil that retains excess moisture.
Choose a shallow container with drainage holes and fill it with a fine, well-draining succulent propagation mix. Avoid heavy soil that retains excess moisture.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Follow the supplier's instructions for sowing the seeds. If viable seeds are supplied, use an appropriate fine growing medium and avoid burying tiny seeds too deeply.
Follow the supplier's instructions for sowing the seeds. If viable seeds are supplied, use an appropriate fine growing medium and avoid burying tiny seeds too deeply.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Light
Place the container in a warm location with bright, indirect light. Protect young seedlings from harsh direct sunlight while they establish.
Place the container in a warm location with bright, indirect light. Protect young seedlings from harsh direct sunlight while they establish.
Step 4: Manage Moisture Carefully
Maintain appropriate moisture during germination without saturating the growing medium. Once seedlings establish, gradually adjust watering to succulent growing requirements.
Maintain appropriate moisture during germination without saturating the growing medium. Once seedlings establish, gradually adjust watering to succulent growing requirements.
Step 5: Encourage Healthy Growth
Transplant established seedlings carefully into individual containers with well-draining succulent soil. Gradually introduce brighter light and avoid overwatering.
Transplant established seedlings carefully into individual containers with well-draining succulent soil. Gradually introduce brighter light and avoid overwatering.
Bring Unique Succulent Beauty with Gollum Jade
Gollum Jade adds distinctive character to plant collections with its unusual tubular foliage, reddish leaf tips, and attractive tree-like growth. Its drought-tolerant nature and suitability for decorative containers make it an interesting choice for succulent enthusiasts. Provide bright light, excellent drainage, and careful watering to support healthy development. For plants that retain the exact Gollum cultivar characteristics, vegetative propagation is generally preferred over seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Gollum Jade identification, propagation, and succulent care.
Why does Gollum Jade have unusual trumpet-shaped leaves?
Gollum Jade is a distinctive Crassula ovata cultivar naturally recognized for its modified tubular leaves with rounded, trumpet-like tips. This unusual foliage gives the plant its popular names, including Trumpet Jade and ET's Fingers.
Can Gollum Jade be grown from seeds and retain its original leaf shape?
Gollum Jade can be raised from viable seeds, but seedlings may not retain the exact tubular foliage and other characteristics of the parent cultivar. Stem and leaf cuttings are generally preferred when reproducing plants with the original Gollum appearance.
How often should you water a Gollum Jade succulent?
Water Gollum Jade thoroughly and allow the growing medium to dry completely before watering again. Watering frequency depends on temperature, light, container size, and soil drainage. Reduce watering during cooler periods to help prevent root rot.