How Do You Care For Crassula Ovata Gollum?

How Do You Care For Crassula Ovata Gollum?

Crassula Ovata Gollum has a unique mini-tree appearance, with oval-shaped leaves on wooden stalks like a bonsai tree.

The jade plant is an appealing plant to have at home since it is quite simple to care for once you know how and what they require.

If given enough root area, they can reach heights of six feet or more.

Crassula Ovata Gollum plants may be a fantastic interior plant and can have a long life, up to 100 years or more, if properly cared for.

The ‘Gollum’ Jade may be grown outside, although it is usually cultivated inside.

The Crassula Ovata Gollum is a versatile succulent that can be grown both indoors and outdoors if properly cared for.

Crassula Ovata ‘Gollum’ requires well-draining soil to thrive. Proper watering goes hand in hand with the suitable type of soil.

Crassula ovata Gollum enjoys bright, indirect sunshine, while a few hours of direct sunlight every day is OK. It can handle some shade, although it may seem less full and brilliant.

Jade plants prefer to be kept well-watered. To avoid overwatering, allow the soil to dry before watering again. Crassula dislike having their roots submerged in water.

Crassula ovata prefers average indoor humidity. They can withstand greater levels of humidity and don’t mind being misted, although this isn’t necessary.

Does Crassula ovata Gollum flower?

The Crassula Ovata ‘Gollum Jade’ plant has star-shaped white or light pink blooms.

While seeing your succulents bloom is always a delight, keep in mind that not all plants are ready to flower, and others may not bloom at all. Much of it is determined by environmental circumstances over which we have little control.

It seldom blooms inside, but it produces white or pink blossom clusters outside.

Why is my Crassula ovata Gollum dying?

A dying Crassula ovata Gollum is usually caused by too much moisture around the roots as a result of overwatering and wet soil.

Jade plants become yellow and droop, giving the illusion of death, owing to root rot caused by overwatering and slow draining soils.

Overwatering and under watering can cause jade plants to lose their leaves.

To resurrect a dying jade plant (Crassula ovata), replicate some of its growth circumstances, with a focus on watering with a thorough soak then letting the soil to dry out, well-draining soil, and some direct sunshine.

How fast does Crassula ovata Gollum grow?

Once planted, ovata Gollum grows slowly. It typically grows to a height of 50cm to 80cm, but under the appropriate conditions, it may grow to over 1.2 metres.

Its trunk is typically three centimetres thick, although it might take a long time to develop. In reality, it may take many years from the time a small specimen with some sensitive branches is purchased until we see its trunk mature.

How do you propagate Crassula ovata Gollum?

When your Crassula ovata Gollum has reached maturity, it is now ready to be reproduced. Though this may be done using leaves, propagating your Gollum jade by stem cuttings is easier and has a better chance of success.

Propagation of Stem Cuttings

Obtain a stem cutting and allow it to dry for a day or two. Allow the chopped ends to dry before applying a callous or sealant.

It is best to take cuttings from healthy-looking plants with full leaves, rather than dry or stressed ones.

(Optional) Rooting hormone should be applied to the cut end. I normally omit this step, but some people prefer to use rooting hormones to accelerate the process and ensure success.

Once the incision has healed and dried, place the cuttings in a potting mix that drains properly.

Keep out of direct sunlight. Every few days or when the soil seems dry, water or spray it.

You may find new roots sprouting after approximately two weeks.

After four to six weeks, perhaps longer, the cuttings should be properly rooted, and new growth should appear from the top or sides of the stem.

Once completely planted, reduce misting and transition to normal watering once a week or fewer. As the plant grows, increase the quantity of sunshine it receives.

How do you prune Crassula ovata Gollum?

The finger-like leaves of your Gollum jade will drag down your plant as it develops. Although some plants may prune themselves by dropping part of their leaves, trimming your plant can also assist in removing excess weight.

Pruning may be done at any time of year if necessary, but it is ideal to perform it in the spring or summer while your plant is actively developing.

You may make your plant bushier by trimming it. Longer stems should be pruned where you want your plant to thicken. To cut the jade stem, use sharp pruning shears.

Keep in mind that your plant will produce two branches from the point where you clipped it, allowing it to grow thicker.

What type of soil does Crassula ovata Gollum needs?

Like many succulents, the Crassula Ovata Gollum requires well-draining soil.

There are several potting mixes on the market, and you might use a cactus mix for your jade plant.

If you believe your potting mix is not draining well enough, you can add perlite or sandy soil to keep the soil well-drained.

Depending on the weather and humidity in your region, you can use a 2:1 or a 1:1 ratio of potting mix and perlite/sandy soil.

Greater humidity necessitates additional drainage, which necessitates the addition of more perlite or sandy soil.

How often do you water your Crassula ovata Gollum?

Gollum jade is a drought-resistant succulent endemic to South Africa that thrives on gritty, well-draining soils on slopes with intermittent rainfall.

To properly care for your Gollum jade, you must recreate the watering and usual soil moisture levels of its original environment.

Soak Gollum jade well, allowing water to flow from the drainage hole at the pot’s base. Allow the soil to dry fully before watering again to meet Gollum jade’s moisture requirements and avoid root rot.

Water your Gollum jade once every 14 days or so, however this varies according on the temperature and conditions in your house or garden.

The rate at which the potting soil dries out affects how frequently you should water your individual Gollum plant.

Why is my Crassula ovata Gollum plant dropping leaves?

There are various possible causes for your jade plant’s early leaf drop. Jade leaves might fall off if your plant is very moist, overly dry, or not receiving enough sunshine.

Before watering, check your soil by inserting your finger one inch below the surface to ensure you are not over or under watering.

Is the Crassula Ovata Gollum an Indoor or Outdoor Plant?

Crassula Ovata ‘Gollum Jade’ is a plant that may be cultivated both inside and outdoors. The most essential thing for these plants is to have a well-draining potting mix and enough of sunshine.

They must also be sheltered from cold and excessive water.

How much lights do Crassula Ovata Gollum needs?

Gollum’ Jade plants require a lot of sunshine to grow large and healthy. They can grow weak and fragile if they don’t get enough light.

Every day, they require at least 4 hours of direct or filtered sunshine. If you want to offer your Crassulla ovata ‘Gollum’ additional light, you can bring it outside during the summer.

Just bear in mind that they are susceptible to “plant sunburn” and can be destroyed if exposed to too much light in too short a period of time.

Over the course of a few weeks, gently acclimate them to sunshine exposure.

If the leaves of your jade plant begin to turn brown, this indicates that it is receiving too much light or has been burnt.

The leaves may begin to fall off as well. Your jade plant will die if it is overexposed to light for an extended period of time.

Is Crassulla ovata Gollum toxic?

Gollum jade is a deadly succulent that is hazardous to both people and animals.

Contact with the sap may irritate the skin, while consumption of any part of the plant may result in vomiting and diarrhoea.

Therefore, keep them away from pets and wear hands when spreading them.

How often do you repot Crassulla ovata Gollum?

Several plants from the Crassula genus, like the Gollum jade plant, are happy to grow in the same pot and soil for years on end.

You are not required to repot them throughout the year, which makes them much easier to care for (especially when they get bigger and heavier).

Repot young plants every 2-3 years to encourage them to grow stronger and fuller.

Repot older Gollum jade plants every 4-5 years. When replanting, ensure that you do it in the early spring, just before the growth season begins.

After repotting or replanting your Gollum jade plant, wait at least a week before watering and a few weeks before fertilizing; this gives the roots time to establish themselves.

Do Crassulla ovata Gollum require fertilizer?

While fertilization is not required, providing your plants with the nutrients they require will aid in their growth and promote blooming.

Plants require a great deal of energy to create blooms, and providing them with additional nutrients during flowering season can help them meet their nutritional requirements.

The most often recommended method is to fertilize during the active growth season, which occurs in the spring and summer.

Fertilizers are best administered at 1/4 or 1/2 strength, about every two weeks. Fertilize sparingly near the conclusion of the autumn season and during the winter months.

A balanced fertilizer blend diluted to half strength is appropriate and frequently used. Fertilizer mixes made specifically for cactus and succulents are also appropriate.

What is the ideal temperature for Crassulla ovata Gollum?

Gollum jade thrives at the average room temperature range of around 55°F to 80°F (13°C to 27°C).

However, Gollum jade plants can take a larger variety of temperatures, including the odd light frost, however it is recommended that you apply horticultural fleece to protect the plant from frost damage, since it will die back in cold temperatures.

Gollum plants that are bigger and more established may withstand more temperature fluctuations.

When temperatures surpass 80°F (27°C) for an extended length of time, the Gollum succulent becomes dormant to conserve water and restarts growth when the temperature drops.

Does Crassulla ovata Gollum go dormancy?

Crassulla ovata Gollum becomes dormant in the autumn and winter. As a result, their growth is slowed or completely halted.

Therefore, be sure to cut back on watering, since they won’t require as much as they do during the other seasons (spring and summer).

To keep things simple, it’s best to water them only once or twice throughout their dormancy phase or to wait until the soil is completely dry before giving it another drink.