crassula_ovata_gollum.json

{
  "id": "crassula_ovata_gollum",
  "common_name": "Gollum Jade",
  "scientific_name": "Crassula ovata 'Gollum'",
  "tags": [
    "succulent",
    "tube leaves",
    "red tips",
    "indoor",
    "dwarf shrub",
    "easy care",
    "drought tolerant",
    "woody stem"
  ],
  "care": {
    "summary": "A whimsical jade cultivar with tubular, fleshy leaves that flare at the tips like suction cups with red rims.",
    "light": "Bright direct to indirect light; minimum 4 hours of sun for red tip coloration",
    "water": "Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry; every 1-3 weeks depending on light",
    "soil": "Very well-draining cactus/succulent mix with pumice or perlite",
    "humidity": "Low; tolerates dry air very well",
    "temperature_c": "15-27",
    "fertilizer": "Dilute succulent fertilizer once in spring and once in summer only",
    "toxicity": "Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets",
    "common_issues": [
      "Root rot from overwatering — let soil dry fully between waterings",
      "Green leaves without red tips — sign of insufficient light",
      "Dropping leaves from overwatering or cold stress",
      "Mealybugs on stems and in leaf joints"
    ],
    "tips": [
      "Allow soil to dry completely before watering — jade plants hate wet feet",
      "Bright light brings out the red tips; move slowly to avoid leaf sunburn",
      "Prune to shape in spring; use cuttings to propagate easily",
      "Use a heavy pot to prevent tipping — mature plants can become top-heavy"
    ]
  }
}