Plant Care Gollum Jade

Gollum Jade

4.6 out of 5 (66 experiences)

Gollum Jade has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Gollum Jade has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Gollum Jade

This variety of Jade is known for its comical ogre-ear like leaves. The Jade plants they originate from have been used for centuries across cultures for their beauty and healing abilities. Tree-like succulents, these houseplants can live with you for your entire life, or longer—up to 100 years! Jade is commonly used in the traditional practice of feng shui, creating energy to harmonize people and their environments—and encourage the flow of money. 💸

Taxonomy

Crassula ovata 'Gollum'
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Ogre Ears, ET's Fingers, Trumpet Jade, Succulent Spoon Jade, Hobbit's Pipe Jade, Finger Jade and Crassula ovata 'Ogre's Ears'

How to care for Gollum Jade

💦 Water

How often to water your Gollum Jade

Water needs for Gollum Jade
0.5 cups
every 12

Gollum Jade needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Gollum Jade

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Gollum Jade in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Gollum Jade: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Gollum Jade love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Gollum Jade does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Gollum Jade in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Gollum Jade

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Gollum Jade: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Gollum Jade after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Gollum Jade is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Gollum Jade →

Benefits of Growing Gollum Jade →

Common Gollum Jade Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Gollum Jade →

Outdoor Care Guide for Gollum Jade →


💦 Water Needs

Gollum Jade thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Gollum Jade Water Frequency →

Gollum Jade Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Gollum Jade requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Gollum Jade Light Requirements →

Gollum Jade Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Gollum Jade is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Gollum Jade Edible? →

Gollum Jade Toxicity to Cats →

Gollum Jade Toxicity to Dogs →

Gollum Jade Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Gollum Jade enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Gollum Jade Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Gollum Jade is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Gollum Jade →

Best Pots for Gollum Jade →

When and How to Successfully Repot Gollum Jade →

What Are Healthy Gollum Jade Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Gollum Jade grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Gollum Jade →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Gollum Jade to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Gollum Jade is native to South Africa.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Gollum Jade will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Gollum Jade Lifecycle →

Gollum Jade Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Gollum Jade →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Gollum Jade can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Gollum Jade →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Gollum Jade. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Gollum Jade

Gollum Jade

Gollum Jade


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Gollum Jade has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 45
Gollum Jade has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 21
Gollum Jade has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 10
Gollum Jade has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 7
Gollum Jade has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 4
Gollum Jade has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
@ivysaur avatar
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leaf-1 57 Plants
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globe Renton, WA
04/03/2022

Easy in sunny windows

Survivor Survivor
@Yvette avatar
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leaf-1 41 Plants
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globe Crowborough, England
02/24/2022

Like most succulents easy to care for just water when leaves are squishy and soil is dry.

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@rwags avatar
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leaf-1 55 Plants
xp 5,391 XP
12/12/2021

Low water needs. High sun. Fun looking plant.

@mconst avatar
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leaf-1 51 Plants
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11/07/2021

It’s so easy to care for. Only needs water when the leaves feel squishier.

Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 56 XP
globe Wimauma, FL
10/12/2021

It’s definitely been dropped a lot and had its roots been played with when it was too young but it was great. Survived my husky.

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@whitney_hj avatar
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leaf-1 42 Plants
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globe Tiffin, OH
08/23/2021

This plant is so sensitive… so sensitive that I got annoyed with it and neglected it with spite. Although it grew quickly at the beginning, it stopped growing abruptly and began being terribly dramatic after a few weeks. This could be due to the fact that it dries out quickly because little soil can fit in this super cute pot (from Groovy Plants Ranch, highly recommend: 5 stars). However, this may have been my fault because I chose a needy, thirsty plant for my rainbow hanging pot. Overall, do not buy this plant unless you want to provide it with small sips of water and tend to its every need for at least 40 hours a week.

Fast grower Fast grower
Browns easily Browns easily
@Georginab avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 119 XP
07/15/2021

Pretty and doesn’t die easily

Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 24 Plants
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globe Des Plaines, IL
07/15/2021

This is my 2nd jade plant and I love it. Very hardy and pretty to look at

@catalina.plants111 avatar
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leaf-1 22 Plants
xp 384 XP
06/27/2021

shh 🤫 don’t tell my other succulents but this one is my favorite. this succulent is so so cute and i love how easy it is to take care of it. 🤍

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
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globe Telford, England
06/21/2021

My favourite baby

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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@Sage
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 149 XP
06/15/2021

Thrives really well and is one of the most interesting plants I own. It has been growing like crazy and it’s beautiful! Can live on very little water for quite a long time!

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 4 Plants
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globe Goldsboro, NC
06/14/2021

Keep it away from your pets! Even if you ignore this plant it will keep thriving. If you are a low maintenance plant person. This is a perfect starter succulent!

Survivor Survivor
@Gracemelissa98 avatar
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leaf-1 21 Plants
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06/02/2021

A great plant that is used in many traditional medical remedies! A really cool plant to look into !!

Survivor Survivor
Fast grower Fast grower
@Gracemelissa98 avatar
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leaf-1 21 Plants
xp 1,257 XP
06/02/2021

It seems to be sprouting little new buds every day!! It’s such a cute plant and really reminds me of shrek! So cute and fun!

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@petaltothemetal avatar
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leaf-1 64 Plants
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05/28/2021

It’s a survivor!!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 51 Plants
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globe Jacksonville, FL
05/28/2021

Easy to grow and little effor.

Survivor Survivor
Fast grower Fast grower
@petaltothemetal avatar
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leaf-1 64 Plants
xp 2,195 XP
05/28/2021

Neglected my poor guy for over 6 months, should have re-potted him sooner but he didn’t give up on me! It took quite awhile for his leaves to get yellowed and shrivelled but now that he has what he needs, he is thriving with new growth and firm leaves!

Survivor Survivor
Ashlynn avatar
@Ashlynn
leaf-1 9 Plants
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globe Marion, WI
05/24/2021

I hardly touch it cause that’s what seems best but I did notice it needs a lot more water then most of my succulents as it started to get wrinkles

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leaf-1 27 Plants
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globe Fort Worth, TX
05/18/2021

I’ve found this succulent to be really easy, some require way more light or less water or whatever else. This guy can handle whatever I give it.

Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 18 Plants
xp 438 XP
globe Norwich, England
05/17/2021

This just looks like shrek’s ears and I think it’s so funny

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