Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'

Also Known As

Hobbit Baby Jade

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' plant details

Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact form of Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) with spooned leaves (Similar to Gollum but more opened). Leaves are tinted with maroon margins. Leaves will have more orange hues with more stress from either light, heat, drought, cold. Clusters of mini star-shaped flowers appear in spring! This form can look mature at a younger age. One of the easier and forgiving houseplants; provide proper amount of light for success!

By: The Other Side Nursery

Tender. Quill like fleshy leaves on a single stem.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Not unlike heroic hobbit Frodo Baggins, this form of baby jade is a bit shorter and stouter than the others, and certainly a curiosity piece, producing compact, shiny, succulent leaves shaped a bit like miniature elephant trunks. Eventually to 3' tall and nearly as wide, forming a succulent trunk with age -- but takes many years to get there. Best as container specimen as they are only frost hardy into the upper 20's °F, upper USDA zone 9. Makes a good houseplant. Crassulaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Baby Jade 'Hobbit' has unusual tubular leaves with red edges and star-shaped pink flowers that emerge in fall. This upright, compact succulent will develop a thick trunk with age. It's a slow grower and will take years to reach its full height of 12-16" tall. Drought and heat tolerant, 'Hobbit' is a low maintenance plant and makes an unusual specimen for containers. Remember, succulents need the soil to dry out between waterings.