Botanical name: Crassula ovata 'Gollum'

Family: Crassulaceae

Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant, Evergreen

Foliage colour: Green

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Sun exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
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Crassulas are succulent sub-shrubs with small pink or white flowers. Native to South Africa and Mozambique, they are commonly grown as houseplants in cooler regions.

Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ is an unusual plant with tubular, trumpet shaped leaves. It looks like a small tree, and the branching trunk becomes thick with age. It can reach up to 80cm tall and is a good specimen for bonsai. It may produce clusters of small, star-like, white or pinkish-white, with pink stamens in winter.

Grow in pots indoors in bright, airy conditions, in cactus compost. Water sparingly and feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Reduce watering in autumn.

Crassula ovata ‘Coral’ is an amazing succulent that looks like it belongs under the ocean! Its tall leaves turn around on themselves in a tubular style and the tips will turn red with exposure to light. This plant is similar to other Crassula ovata forms, but has unique, closed-off tubes. This is a small, slow-growing, low maintenance plant that is perfect for novice gardeners. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!