I bought one last week, it was labeled E.T. Fingers. I washed away original soil, it had 4 or 5 cuttings in it, and just one had that more compact growth similar to above photo. I will try to get some pics this afternoon.

It's so bizarre. The leaves look just like 'Hobbit' or 'Gollum' leaves but it looks nothing like the plant! I wasn't sure if it was specific growing conditions that lead to disrupted growth on the top or if it's a different plant entirely.

Jeff - Now that you mention it though, it is Adromischus-like in it's growing pattern. I will be keeping an eye out of my local BBS to see if I can come across something similar. I want to see how it grows out.

Looking forward to seeing yours, Nancy.

-Erica

The plant looks like it's going to flower, then produces leaves instead. Interesting.

Very interesting monstrose growth....so dense.

Josh

For me it looks like a Hobbit that first was grown under shady conditions resulting in relative big leaves and than was cutted back and put under stronger light resulting in extensive branching and much smaller leaves. The effect of very strong light could be easily seen on the dark red colors on the new growths. I had the same experience with my Hobbit that first, when i baught it had very big leaves and under my condition considerably reduced the leaf size.

Ben

I'm back with pics. I bought this because it was pretty full for $4. It was labels E.T. Fingers, but just looks like a hobbit to me.

The cutting that reminds me most of top pics of Succulant Fanatic jade. I think it's new growth and stronger light. I agree with Ben.
Now potted in a 2" pot...
5 of the 6 cuttings...
I potted this one last night, didn't want to take it out..
the label...

Well hope it helps. I don't trust every label by Altman, as the Akai jade experience (did they make up the name?)

Nancy

Thanks everyone. I let the person asking for ID know what Ben said about the light conditions.

-Erica

Thanks Nancy! I would agree that you have a 'Hobbit' there! I wish my place would get these in, they just keep getting the 'Finger' jades.

-Erica

My pleasure Erica. I plan on sending you jades on Monday or Tuesday this week anyways, I'll add one or two of those cuttings :)

You will have to video your New Plant Dance.

Oh, that would be wonderful Nancy! Fortunately for everyone here I don't dance...

-Erica

Yeah, I bought one like that last year at a BBS and now it has regular leaves.

Oh, WOW! That was YOU over on the FB page, Erica? I commented on that thread. I believe It is crested.

The plant being marketed as 'E.T.'s Fingers' looks like a 'Hobbit' on steroids! I think the other plant being marketed as 'Ogre's Ears' could probably go by this name

(E.T.'s Fingers)...which seems to be a 'Gollum' on steroids. I think all of them got their tags mixed up! LOL

Anywho...in the interest of experimentation, I found a TINY leaved 'Hobbit' at Home Depot yesterday & will grow it near my others & see what happens in regard to size & shape. :)

Yeah, that's me! Most of the stuff on that page drives me crazy but there is some interesting stuff every now and again.

Sometimes it is really hard to differentiate between them, sometimes they look like they could be combinations. Just another reason why I love them so much!

-Erica

Yes, I am finding that to be true, so have moved more to other succulent pages. I will dig up some notes (how best to explain it) on how Crassula 'Gollum' CAN exhibit leaf shapes known for both it & 'Hobbit' on the same plant. Stay tuned! :D Have to run right now, though.

That would be great, Rosemarie, thanks!

-Erica

Rosemarie, 'Gollum' can have some leaves that look like 'Hobbit' and 'Hobbit' can have some leaves that look like 'Gollum' certainly.

Christopher

Indeed, they're monstrose forms.

Josh

Wow what a gem! It's beautiful!