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Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’

Unusual variation on the Jade Plant

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Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’ is a wonderfully whimsical variation on the classic Jade Plant, featuring thick, succulent leaves curled into glossy, green tubular shapes.

Its naturally branching habit and sturdy, woody trunk give it a distinct bonsai-like appearance, making it a standout addition to any succulent collection


Its leaves are unusual, rolled into shiny green cylindrical tubes with tips that blush pinkish red in the sunlight.

The plant will bloom mid-winter (anywhere between December and February) once it has reached maturity.

The flowers are tiny , cream-colored stars on long pinkish-red stems.


It has a very slow growth rate but, once mature, it forms an elegant tree like structure with a thick trunk and branches.

👨‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾:

    • ✂️Cut them back if they get too long or too leggy – they respond well to a trim!
    • ❄️ Crassula ovata does not appreciate the frost – so do make sure to bring them inside during the frosty months (anywhere below -4°C is much too cold).
    • ☀️As with all the Crassulae, Crassula ovata is extremely drought-tolerant and loves the sun. This in turn means that they hate moist soil > keep it dry

The Tale:

Hobbit is a horticultural variety developed in California – alas no relation to Tolkien here.

“Crassula” means thick or fat in Latin, referring to the leaves that become plumpy the more water they are able to store.

This is a good indicator of the health of your crassula – if less plumpy, then she needs a dash of water!

This genus was first named in 1862 and the genus contains 150-200 species, most of them occurring in South Africa.

“Ovata” comes from the Latin word meaning egg-shaped.  And indeed, the leaves are a little egg-like.


Other Names:

Jade Plant


Origin:

South Africa

Weight 0,2 kg
Flowering

January, February, December

Exposure

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

-1°C to -5°C

Soil

Sandy, Well-Draining

Size

1m H x 1m W

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