Jade Plant 'Gollum' (Crassula ovata 'Gollum'): The Tubular-Leaf Succulent

Crassula ovata 'Gollum', also called Dollar Plant, Jade Plant, Money Tree, or Finger Jade, is a fascinating cultivar with tubular, trumpet-shaped leaves that end in a cupped, suction-cup-like tip. It's a conversation piece among succulents.

Botanical Profile

Culture & Charm

A mutation of the classic Jade Plant, 'Gollum' forms a shrubby, branching succulent 2–3 feet tall and wide. The glossy, green leaves are tubular with a flared, concave tip—reminiscent of the character Gollum's fingers. In bright sun, leaf tips may blush red. Small, starry white/pink flowers appear in winter on mature plants.

Like all jades, it requires bright light (full sun to part shade), gritty, well-drained soil, and infrequent watering (let soil dry completely). Hardy only to about 30°F (-1°C), it's a superb container plant for indoors or summer patios. Easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings. A quirky, collectible succulent that brings personality to any collection.