Crassula ovata 'Gandalf' Jade

Crassula ovata 'Gandalf' Jade is a playful and sculptural jade plant cultivar with long, tubular green leaves that open at the tips like flared trumpets and develop rich red highlights in bright light. This unique leaf shape gives the plant a whimsical, wizardly appearance—perfectly fitting its name. Upright and slow-growing, it forms thick, woody stems over time, giving it a tree-like bonsai look ideal for pots, bonsai training, or succulent displays. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, 'Gandalf' thrives in well-draining soil with bright light and minimal watering. A standout choice for fans of quirky succulents and fantasy alike, 'Gandalf' Jade adds character and charm to any indoor or outdoor plant collection.

Jades tolerate extended drought and should be kept in containers with drainage holes and . Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry. Once your plant is mature, it can easily be propagated from stem cuttings ().

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Crassula can show tiny white or black dots on their leaves. These are healthy, water-transferring pores called "" and not a sign of disease.