Read practical advice
Explore straightforward guides for choosing, using and caring for garden products.
Visit the Advice CentreIndoor plants
Product information
Everything useful in one place, with the most important information kept separate from the buying controls above.
About this product
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' / 10.5Cm
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Confirmed format: 10.5cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Distinctive tubular succulent leaves • Compact, branching growth habit • Easy to care for • Stores water in fleshy foliage • Ideal for bright windowsills, desks and shelves
Overview
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' is a distinctive cultivar of the Jade Plant, recognised for its unusual tubular leaves with gently cupped, trumpet-like tips. The glossy green foliage gives the plant a sculptural appearance, making it an eye-catching feature in modern interiors. Slow-growing and naturally branching, 'Hobbit' develops into a compact, tree-like succulent over time. Its drought-tolerant nature and low-maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for both experienced plant enthusiasts and those new to indoor gardening.
Why We Love It
The unusual rolled leaves give this Jade Plant a character all of its own. Its sculptural shape, slow growth and straightforward care make it a rewarding houseplant that looks attractive throughout the year.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hobbit Jade Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Foliage | Glossy green, tubular succulent leaves |
| Flower Colour | Small white to pale pink flowers may appear on mature plants |
| Position | Bright, indirect light or direct morning and afternoon sun |
| Soil | Free-draining cactus or succulent compost |
| Habit | Upright, branching |
| Mature Height | 50 cm – 90 cm |
| Mature Spread | 40 cm – 60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H1b (10°C to 15°C). |
Growing Guide
| Light & Position | Position in a bright spot with plenty of natural light. Thrives in bright, indirect light and will also tolerate several hours of gentle direct sun each day. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Allow the compost to dry thoroughly between waterings, reducing watering further during the winter months. |
| Soil & Drainage | Use a free-draining succulent compost and ensure the pot has good drainage, as prolonged wet conditions can lead to root rot. |
| Feeding | Feed occasionally during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms, home offices and bright kitchens
- Desks, windowsills and shelves
Good to Know
- As the plant matures, it develops thick, woody stems that enhance its miniature tree-like appearance.
- Rotating the pot occasionally will encourage even growth towards the light.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10.5cm Pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Positioning | Best positioned in bright, indirect light or gentle direct sun |
| Ideal Placement | Ideal for windowsills, desks, shelves and bright indoor spaces |
| Key Feature | Grown for its distinctive tubular succulent foliage and compact branching habit |
Indoor growing & care
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 50cm high· 40cm wide
- Flowering
- White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
Choose with confidence
Find the right plant for your space
Use the Plant Finder, practical advice or our in-store team before deciding.
See it before choosing
Visit Easy Garden to compare products in person and speak with our team.
Plan your visit