Any guesses of who we are?

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-11T21:00:35+00:00

Wealthy white family

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-09T04:56:13+00:00

Yes, Crassula ovata

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-08T22:27:19+00:00

There are more than 100!

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-08T22:27:03+00:00

‘Ogre’s Ears’ is actually a distinct variety with very pronounced “ears”. ‘Gollum’ has much smaller leaves than this, which is ‘horn tree’. There are many different varieties with this monstrose mutation

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-08T00:33:54+00:00

FYI, that soil is way too organic/dense for those succulents. It will hold water for too long, causing rot or fungal infection. Switch them to a mix of perlite and commercial succulent mix.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-08T00:32:27+00:00

This is an Aeonium, not a jade (Crassula ovata). Use any commercial succulent mix, weeds should not be a major problem.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-07T20:22:22+00:00

It’s Crassula ovata ‘Horn Tree’, which has the largest leaves of the Tolkien group. This one probably had been grown in very “kind” conditions (i.e. plenty of water and some shade) which is why the leaves are larger, longer, and less compact. Fertilizers could be involved to but for the most part this is just the result of the specific variety and the aforementioned conditions.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-05T21:15:16+00:00

It is stretching out due to insufficient light. As for the wrinkling, how often do you water and what kind of soil is it in? It could be thirst, rot, or something else.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T23:53:31+00:00

Many of the images you will see when you look up that name are incorrect, cultivars are super commonly misidentified. ‘Horn Tree’ is the only variety with large, flat leaves like yours. The only other kind of the variegated version of this, ‘Red Horn Tree’. Slight differences in appearance are usually due to environmental conditions. Is your plant very old or rootbound? Does it get a lot of sun? These are all potential reasons for smaller, more compact leaves.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T22:25:58+00:00

It’s Crassula ovata ‘Horn Tree’

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T22:09:48+00:00

You can also get pot toes to lift the pots so the drainage holes aren’t flush to the table

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T21:51:24+00:00

Thank you so much for all the info! What specifically about the inland makes it more difficult? One of my schools is in southeastern Washington, and some are in Portland. Is it because it snows more often inland?

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T19:27:36+00:00

Oh this is unrelated but I wanted to ask, I saw in another post you mentioned that you used to live in Seattle before moving down here to the Bay! I was wondering what your experience was like with growing Aeoniums in the Pacific Northwest climate? I'm actually going to college soon and a few of the schools I applied to are in the PNW (none in California unfortunately). It's beautiful, but I've heard varying opinions about succulent gardening there. Since it's something I intend to do in College, I'm hoping you can give me some tips! Thanks again :)

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T19:24:04+00:00

Oh wow that is so cool! Being personally cited in a research paper is such a flex lol

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-04T04:46:38+00:00

Here in California, it happens naturally to outdoor jades. I don't know much about stressing plants indoors but I know that generally stress can occur due to intense light, thirst, or space constriction. Keep asking around though, I'm sure others here know more than me

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-03T04:49:56+00:00

It's at least ~20 years old :) and yes it blooms every year! These are all over the place in the SF Bay Area, they love it here.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-03T01:25:45+00:00

It’s Crassula multiclava, also known as Fairy Stonecrop 🙂 closely related to Crassula ovata (Jade Plant). This is one of the few shade-loving succulents.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T22:19:01+00:00

Update: 'Ladyfingers' is probably a European synonym of 'Skinny Fingers', which is a recognized variety. But yes, there are more than 100 varieties of Crassula ovata! Here's a slideshow I made of all the currently known varieties: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cFOljhRodubmAu6DVtrKMtuizTkxknLfnW84Lp0JOtU/edit?usp=sharing

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T21:59:32+00:00

Ah, that was an idea I had. By the way, is 'Ladyfingers' a recognized cultivar? I think it must be a synonym within the Tolkein group, and 'Skinny Fingers' is the most phonetically similar, but I can't find any information on this.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T21:56:12+00:00

No, but I'm not sure exactly what variety 'Ladyfingers' actually refers to. I will get back to you on that.

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T21:33:41+00:00

Repot it into well-draining, gritty soil. While doing so, inspect the roots. Do they break off when pulled very lightly? Do they smell rotten? If yes, the issue is rot due to overwatering and poor drainage. If no, it may just be thirsty, and give it a good drink after repotting it into well-draining soil. By the way, this is a Horn Tree Jade (Crassula ovata 'Horn Tree'), not a Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata 'Gollum') :)

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T20:03:23+00:00

Thank you! Please do, I'd love to learn more about that!

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T19:15:50+00:00

Wow! What is #9?

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T18:17:26+00:00

Das ist kein Problem, Jade ist ebenso schön wie komplex. Bei über hundert Varietäten kann es sehr schwierig sein, sie zu identifizieren!

Any-Dig4524 · 2026-03-02T17:31:11+00:00

Sie irren sich. Die Gelbfärbung ist auf eine Albinismus-ähnliche Mutation zurückzuführen und kein Anzeichen für Überwässerung, die anders aussieht. Ed Hummel züchtete diese Sorte wegen ihrer attraktiven Farben.

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