{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-golum-jade-de-tolkien-2","title":"Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' | Shrek's ears","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJade tree · Jade plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A shrubby, perennial, and highly branched succulent that can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2.5 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in mature specimens. It develops a thick, woody trunk with a twisted appearance and grey bark that peels off in brownish horizontal bands as it ages. The branches are succulent, robust, and can also become lignified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopposite and decussate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming perpendicular pairs, generally sessile or with a very short petiole. They are fleshy, green, shiny, and elliptical to obovate in shape, with a narrowed base and an acute or slightly mucronate apex. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enarrow reddish tint on the margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is common, especially with intense light and some water restriction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a species endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed mainly throughout the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. It inhabits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky slopes, outcrops, and sheltered ravines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming part of scrub communities, Albany Thicket, savannas, and other subtropical and semi-arid vegetation formations. It is found from approximately 50 to 1800 m in altitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, it usually grows in well-drained places where the roots can access rainwater, but the soil does not remain saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It tolerates relatively low temperatures when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry and well-acclimatized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it must be protected from intense frosts and, especially, from the combination of cold and wet substrate. Cold tolerance also depends on water status, acclimatization, and the duration of the episode. It tolerates minimum temperatures of \u003cstrong\u003e-5 C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense lighting is recommended, with a target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the growing season. High light availability promotes compact growth, thicker leaves, and the reddish coloration of the margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens grown in low light should be progressively acclimatized to direct sun to prevent burning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Growth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an adaptable species, but in cultivation, it responds particularly well to a cycle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactivity during seasons with moderate temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing its activity when temperatures are extreme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active period, it is recommended to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater abundantly and let the substrate dry out completely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before watering again. Maintaining small amounts of water frequently is not recommended, as constant humidity promotes root problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cold periods with low vegetative activity, watering should be reduced considerably. The species has high drought tolerance and can withstand prolonged periods without water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering occurs mainly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom late autumn through winter and early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on cultivation conditions. In Madrid, it is recorded mainly between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember and February.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers appear grouped in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounded terminal inflorescences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming numerous clusters. They are small but abundant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estar-shaped, white or white-pinkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with purple anthers. In well-lit specimens, they can form authentic floral masses and emit a light, sweet fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the growing season, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applying it after the plant has clearly resumed its vegetative activity. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to favor the formation of inflorescences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not fertilize during rest periods or when the plant is subjected to extreme temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly because it is a living being! Each of the Desert CITY plants has unique characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/Crassula-ovata_page-0001-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637954919\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS -\u0026gt; 9cm x 9cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-\u0026gt; 14cm x 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-\u0026gt;16cm x 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. 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