Strange Spanish succulent?

[Cactusgirl]

Hi I picked up this strange creature from a supermarket in Spain. It's survived the journey back to the UK in my handbag but any ideas of the variety/name? Thanks

[Acid John]

"Gollum" I think.

[ralphrmartin]

Yes, Crassula ovata 'Gollum'

[Liz M]

Certainly Crassula ovata but maybe 'Hobbit' rather than 'Gollum'. The latter has a lot of spatulate leaves, unlike the one pictures which has tubular leaves, with indentations on the end and very few spatulate ends.

[Cactusgirl]

Thanks for naming this strange creature. I can now read up on it's needs and dislikes. I think come spring it can go in the greenhouse with everyone else (except the Melocactus & Uebelmannia).
Cheers

[Liz M]

You can keep this in greenhouse all year round, as long as it is dry in winter. A sunny spot in summer would suit it outside, as well.

[Cactusgirl]

Thanks Liz for the advice. I'm keeping my greenhouse at 6 or 7 degrees at present and as this is my first winter of greenhouse/cactus/succulent ownership, then I hope that's going to be sufficient and i dont lose any plants! Time will tell i guess but its good to know Gollum can go outside with the rest.

Thanks

[RICHAUD]

I call this plant with thin leaves Crassula Ovata ‘Lady Fingers’

[Liz M]

Yes, that is the third option of names for this Crassula, they are all forms of Crassula ovata.

[Jim_Mercer]

I'm keeping my greenhouse at 6 or 7 degrees at present

At that temperature it will be safe to give a little water as these plants do not go dormant during Winter as that is when they flower.

Many names in use for similar plants http://www.crassulaceae.ch/uploads/file ... 0Group.pdf