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Crassula 'Gollum'
| Family Name: | Crassulaceae |
| Common Name: | Gollum Jade, Trumpet Jade, Hobbit's Pipe Jade, ET's Fingers |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m to 0.8 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.3 m to 0.6 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | This cultivar is of horticultural origin. Some experts believe that it is a hybrid of Crassula argentea and Crassula lactea. |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a shrubby growth form up to 0.8 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Erect, fleshy leaves are tubular with a rolled or suction cap-like tip. Adjacent pairs of leaves are arranged perpendicular to one another, forming 4 files (also known as decussate leaf arrangement). |
| Stems | Thick, woody stem is regularly divided into many segments. The tan-coloured stem is mostly smooth with a few shallow cracks. |
| Flowers | White to pinkish white, small flowers are arranged in dense, round clusters. |
| Cultivation | In Singapore, this cultivar needs air conditioning to survive. This cultivar needs bright light to produce deep green foliage, but it should be protected from intense exposure to full sun. It is generally pest free, but sometimes attacked by mealy bugs. Water the soil thoroughly, and then allow the surface to dry completely before re-watering. Overwatering is a common mistake that prevents the plant from flourishing. Feed sparingly with a half-strength, low nitrogen fertilizer, like those designed for tomatoes. It also needs good air circulation. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Bonsai |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Planting Remarks | In Singapore, this cultivar requires air conditioning to survive. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Pinkish White |
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Others
| Master ID | 31853 |
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| Species ID | 6253 |
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