Basic Information
Scientific Name: Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Alias: Hobbit Jade,Hobbit Jade Plant,Finger Jade,Jade Plant,Jade Tree,Money Tree,Organ Pipe Jade Plant,Crassula Hobbit
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula
Color primary:green
color secondary:tawny or taupe
Bloom shape:star-shaped
Bloom color:white or pinkish-white
Seasonality: Spring / Fall
Hardiness: 30℉(-1.1℃) - 50℉(+10℃)
Maxium Height: up to 3 feet(90 cm)tall and up to 2 feet(60 cm)wide
Maxium Rosette size:
Light conditions: Full light but partial light in Summer
Soil mix:well drainage soil
Water:Watering when soil is totally dry.Keep soil dry in Winter.
Description
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' is a small branched,shrubby succulent up to 3 feet(90 cm)tall and up to 2 feet(60 cm)wide,with interesting leaves up to 2 inches(5 cm)long.This is a very similar cultivar to the Crassula ovata 'Gollum',but while the cultivar 'Gollum' has leaves that nearly tubular,the 'Hobbit' leaves are curled back around.The flowers are small,star-like and white or pinkish-white in color.
How to grow and care
Many people enjoy growing Jade Plants in their homes and offices,and they are considered to be symbols of good luck.But you do not need to be lucky to learn what the proper care and maintenance of Jade Plants is.The most important factors to consider when growing Jade Plants is water,light,temperature,and fertilizer.
Easy to grow in container,best in full sun but will tolerate part sun.It need well-drained soil with a neutral pH.Water regularly form spring to autumn and allow soil to dry out before watering again.During the winter months,water only enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.Most common reason for failure is overwatering.
Propagating is achieved with leaf or stem cuttings which are placed into a soil mix,then wait until they show some growth.Before placing them in soil mixyou will prevent potential problems fromthe sap seeping out by allowing them to dry on a windowsill,fora few days or so.