Specific Identification

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  1. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    I have had this plant for years and it has a nice shape now. My phone ID says Crassula ovata but it looks nothing like mt ancient Jade Tree. Any other or specific IDs please.

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    There are two varieties of C. ovata with different leaf shapes to the 'normal' one. One variety has been named 'Golum' and the other 'Hobit'. They seem to have elongated leaves. I believe Golum has cup shapes ends to the leaves and Hobit has spoon shaped leaves.
    I have several Golums myself, all taken from cuttings of the original plant. I've never seen Hobit though, just read about it.
    I believe they are naturally occurring plants from South Africa, and must have been given these 'daft' (to me) names recently..
     
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