Crassula ovata Gollum’

A twist on the classic Crassula ovata, the Gollum has intriguing tube-like leaves that stand to attention on thick woody trunks.

WATERING

In summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W allow soil to dry 100% water sparingly (every two months). In spring gradually increase watering depending on temperature and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright.

FEED

Use a succulent fertiliser 4-6 times from April September.

REPOTTING

Can stay in the same pot for a number of years. If it outgrows its pot, use a very well draining cacti and succulent compost with an added drainage medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in the terracotta pot pictured.

A small shrubby succulent to 2 -3 tall by 1-2 wide with interesting tubular leaves that have a reddish tint. Pinkish white star-like flowers, in late fall and early winter. Full sun to bright shade in a well-drained soil. Also agreat house plant. Good in containers.Trunks become thick with age, interesting bonzai specimen.