Hobbit Jade (Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'): Tubular-Leaved Money Tree

Overview

Hobbit Jade (Crassula ovata 'Hobbit') is a delightful cultivar of the classic Jade Plant with tubular, cupped leaves that curl inward, forming a concave "spoon" shape with a cupped tip—reminiscent of hobbit pipes. The leaves are glossy green, often with red margins in sun. It forms a shrubby, branching plant 2–3 feet tall. Tiny white/pink flowers appear in winter. Like all jades, it's a symbol of prosperity and incredibly easy to grow. Perfect for bonsai, containers, and indoor trees.

Key Features

• Leaves: Tubular, cupped, concave tips; glossy green; red margins in sun.
• Form: Shrubby, branching; 2–3 ft; thick trunk with age.
• Flowers: White/pink clusters; winter.
• Symbolism: Prosperity, good luck.

Care Guidelines

Light

Bright light to full sun. Best color and compactness in sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry completely. Drought-tolerant.

Soil

Well-draining succulent mix.

Propagation

Easy from leaf or stem cuttings.

Taxonomy

Family:	Crassulaceae
Genus:	Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Species:	ovata (oh-VAY-tuh)
Cultivar:	Hobbit
Synonym:	Crassula argentea