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Crassula Ovata Gollum - Shrek ears Large
Crassula Ovata Gollum - Shrek ears Large
A large Gollum jade in a 20cm pot, its tubular leaves tipped like little trumpets.
- Easy care
- Morning sun, then partial
- Every 2 weeks, when dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 20cm grow pot
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Crassula Ovata Gollum - Shrek ears Large
R 170.00
About this plant
About this plant
Crassula Ovata Gollum Large
Also known as Shrek ears.
It likes partial sun and not necessarily full sun as many would think. It prefers 4-5 hours of direct morning sunlight and partial sun for the rest of the day.
Too much direct sunlight will burn its leaves. It can slowly be climatised to full sun al day however it is not preferred.
You can grow your Shrek ears indoors or outdoors.
Drainage is very important. Water once every two weeks once soil has dried completely. Be careful of overwatering and of frost.
Note: Keep out of reach of children and and pets. Toxic
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
A big Shrek ears jade with real presence
Crassula ovata 'Gollum' · also known as Gollum jade, Shrek ears, ET's fingers, trumpet jade
Native to Garden cultivar; the species is from the Eastern Cape and KZN
A cultivar of South Africa's own jade plant with tube-shaped leaves that open into suction-cup tips. Good light can blush the tips red.
- A large 20cm-pot plant covered in tubular leaves with suction-cup tips, just like Shrek's ears.
- Already well established, so it makes an instant talking point on a patio or bright windowsill.
- Low effort: morning sun and a drink about every two weeks once the soil is completely dry.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Somewhere with 4 to 5 hours of morning sun, such as an east or north-facing spot, and partial sun for the rest of the day.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- 4 to 5h morning sun
- Water
- Every 2 weeks, when dry
- Humidity
- Any
- Temperature
- 10 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Gritty succulent mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Slow, up to 1m
- Outdoors
- Yes, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Give it a bright spot with morning sun, shielded from harsh afternoon sun, which can burn the leaves.
- Water about every two weeks, and only once the soil has dried completely.
- Check the pot drains freely and never let it stand in water.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Brown, scorched patches on leavesToo much hot afternoon sun. Move it to a spot with morning sun only.
- Soft, yellow leaves or a soft stemOverwatering. Let the soil dry right out and water less often.
- Wrinkled leavesThirsty: give it a deep drink and let it drain.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A large plant in a 20cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Does it need full sun all day?
Does it need full sun all day?
No. It prefers 4 to 5 hours of morning sun. It can be slowly acclimatised to full sun, but that isn't ideal.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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