Gollum jade
Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
Also called Ogre ears, Hobbit jade and Trumpet jade
Houseplant · Succulents & cactiTHE RED RIMS MEAN IT IS HAPPY, not stressed in a bad way — that colour only comes with enough sun. A green-tipped Gollum is one that wants a brighter windowsill.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Once a fortnightSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sun
- Feed
- Every 90 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 0.8 m tall · 0.6 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- A sport of the jade plant
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.