Crassula Gollum (Baby Finger) Succulent Plant

Crassula Gollum (Baby Finger) Succulent Plant

Botanical Name: Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’
Common Names: Gollum Jade, Baby Finger Succulent, Finger Jade, Trumpet Jade

Plant Information

• 🌿 Plant Type: Succulent
• ☀️ Light: Bright indirect light to 4–6 hours of direct morning sunlight.
• 💧 Water: Water only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is the most common cause of plant loss.
• 🌡️ Temperature: 15–30°C (ideal for most Indian climates).
• 🌱 Soil: Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with added perlite or coarse sand.
• 📏 Growth: Typically grows 30–90 cm tall over several years.
• 🌸 Flowers: Small white to pink star-shaped flowers may appear during winter on mature plants.

Care Tips

• Use a pot with drainage holes.
• Avoid keeping the soil wet for long periods.
• Fertilize lightly once every 2–3 months during the growing season (spring and summer).
• Protect from heavy rain and frost.

Propagation

• Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
• Let the cutting dry (callous) for 2–3 days before planting in dry succulent soil.