Gollum jade (Crassula ovata 'Gollum') vs Hobbit jade (Crassula ovata 'Hobbit')
Side-by-side comparison: mature size, growth habit, colour, light, watering and hardiness.
Gollum and Hobbit jade are twin cultivars of Crassula ovata, and the leaf tip is the only real difference: Gollum's leaves end in a flared, reddish suction-cup opening, while Hobbit's leaves curl inward along their whole length with red edges and no open tip. Care is identical for both — bright light, soak-and-dry watering, and protection from frost. Pick Gollum for the stranger tubular look, Hobbit for a slightly tidier, curled silhouette.
| Feature | Gollum jade (Crassula ovata 'Gollum') | Hobbit jade (Crassula ovata 'Hobbit') |
|---|---|---|
| Mature size | 30–90 cm tall | 30–90 cm tall |
| Growth habit | Shrubby jade with tubular leaves flaring into round reddish 'suction cup' tips | Shrubby jade with curled, spoon-shaped leaves that stay mostly rolled |
| Leaf colour | Green with red-tinged tips in bright sun | Green with red margins along the curled leaf edges |
| Light needs | Bright light with direct sun for best tip colour | Bright light with direct sun for red edges |
| Watering | Every 2 weeks; soak-and-dry | Every 2 weeks; soak-and-dry |
| Hardiness | USDA 10–11; protect below ~-1 °C | USDA 10–11; protect below ~-1 °C |
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