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Crassula Hobbit - 3" Pot

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Crassula Hobbit

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Why it’s special?

  • Quirky tubular trumpet-tipped leaves
  • Tough jade-plant easy care
  • Great for bonsai-style training
  • Drought tolerant and long-lived
  • Classic good-luck gifting plant
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' is a whimsical cultivar of the classic Jade Plant, grown for its unusual tubular leaves that curl inward and flare open into trumpet-like, often red-edged tips. Forming a sturdy, branching mini-shrub with thick stems, it shares the toughness of ordinary jade but with eccentric foliage that makes a delightful bonsai-style specimen. Slow and long-lived, it can develop a chunky trunk over years. Clusters of small star-shaped white-pink flowers may appear in winter on mature plants. Easy, drought-tolerant and forgiving, Hobbit Jade is a popular indoor and balcony succulent in India and a classic good-luck plant.

Specifications

Family Crassulaceae
Native region Cultivar of South African Crassula ovata
Mature height 30-60 cm
Mature spread 20-40 cm
Growth rate Slow
Foliage Tubular curled green leaves flaring at red-tinged tips
Flower colour White to pale pink
Flower season Winter
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical; frost-free, indoor-friendly

Care guide

Sunlight Bright light with some direct sun for best form and tip colour
Watering Soak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, sparingly in winter
Soil / mix Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix
Temperature 10-38 C; protect from frost
Humidity Low; tolerates dry indoor air
Fertilizer Dilute feed once or twice in growing season
Pruning Prune to shape; encourages bushier branching
Repotting Every 2-3 years in fresh gritty mix
Propagation Very easy from stem or leaf cuttings
Pests & problems Mealybugs; treat with neem oil
Toxicity / safety Toxic to cats, dogs and humans if ingested
Difficulty Easy

Uses

A novelty jade for indoor desks, bright windowsills, balconies and bonsai-style training. Often gifted as a 'good luck' or 'money plant' for homes and offices.

Growing tips

In India give it bright light with morning sun for the curled, red-tipped look, use gritty soil, and water sparingly, easing off in the monsoon and winter to prevent stem rot.

Crassula Hobbit Care

Crassula ovata Hobbit is an easy-care succulent that thrives in bright, indirect light and a few hours of direct sun. Water only when the soil has dried out completely, roughly every 10-14 days in warm weather and much less in the cooler months, as its fleshy tubular leaves store moisture. Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix and a pot with a drainage hole to avoid root rot, which is the most common problem for this jade variety.

Crassula Hobbit Varieties & Types

Hobbit is a distinctive cultivar of the classic jade plant (Crassula ovata), prized for its curled, tubular leaves that flare out at the tips like tiny trumpets. It is closely related to the similar 'Gollum' jade, which has more finger-like leaves, and to the standard flat-leaved jade plant. This compact 3-inch potted plant is ideal for windowsills, desks and small indoor succulent collections.

Where to place Crassula Hobbit

Position your Crassula Hobbit near a bright east or south-facing window where it gets plenty of light, which keeps the growth compact and can bring out red tinges on the leaf tips. It does well on office desks, kitchen sills and shelves indoors, and can move to a partially shaded balcony or patio during warm, dry spells. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid low-light corners, where the stems tend to stretch and weaken.

Why buy Crassula Hobbit online in India

Buying Crassula Hobbit from GardenGo means it is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. Each plant comes established in its 3-inch nursery pot, ready to place or repot. You can add matching pots, succulent soil mix and tools to the same order and have everything for your indoor garden arrive together.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Hobbit Jade?
Water with soak-and-dry, only when the soil is fully dry, roughly every 10-14 days in warmth and much less in winter.
Is Crassula Hobbit safe for pets?
No, like all jade plants it is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of their reach.
How much light does it need?
It needs bright light and ideally some direct sun, which keeps it compact and brings out the red leaf tips; low light causes leggy, weak growth.
How do I propagate it?
It is very easy: take a stem or leaf cutting, let it callus for a few days, then plant in gritty mix and water sparingly until rooted.
Can I grow it as a bonsai?
Yes, its thick stems and slow growth make it excellent for bonsai-style training and shaping over time.
When should I repot it?
Repot every two to three years or when root-bound, using fresh fast-draining succulent soil.
Does it flower?
Mature plants may produce clusters of small white-pink star flowers in winter, especially with good light and a cool, dry rest.
Why are the leaves wrinkling or dropping?
Wrinkled or dropping leaves usually mean underwatering or stress; for sudden drop also check for overwatering and root rot.
Can it grow indoors?
Yes, it is a popular indoor succulent for bright windowsills, though it keeps the best shape and colour with some direct sun.
Is it toxic to humans?
It is mildly toxic if ingested and can cause stomach upset, so it should not be eaten and is best kept away from small children.

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