Do you happen to have a picture of it you can post?

'and the floral 'expert' didn't know either' ......doubt if he was an expert then! My guess is someone here will ID it for you, we just need that elusive picture :)

Gill UK

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Crassula Hobbit or Gollum, I forget which is which.

Can't see the mix, I'd make sure it's fast draining & not peaty.

Lena

Take it out of that decorative container, and re-pot, using appropriate cacti/succulent compost, into a terracotta pot a little bigger than the one it's in now. Make sure it has good drainage, and keep in good bright light. Water when both pot and compost are light, both weight-wise and colour. Do NOT overwater.

Thank you both. I will.

I know others may not like me suggesting this, but I think the green pot is really cute!

• Put a couple small rocks in the green pot, below the red plastic pot, then it will be easier to lift out.
• When it's time to water, remove the plant in its red pot first.
• Water and ensure all excess is gone (tip pot 45 degrees and move it up and down a little)
• Put red pot back in the green pot.

No doubt your Crassula 'Gollum' would do better in a terra cotta pot, but sometimes a little sacrifice is okay for looks. Don't forget to give it some good light! =)

I did put it in light. I am not sure if it will grow bigger. I will repot it. Thank you for your suggestion.

This is my first plant like this. It would be great if I can grow mine like yours. Thank you for the pictures.

May I ask, is that rocks in the pot in the 1st 2 pictures?

Yes, they're smooth stones. It helps to do two things: it's decorative, and functional: they keep the pot heavy; top growth can very soon become quite heavy with crassulas, so a good stable pot with added weight will keep the whole thing the right way up!

It is already in dirt a small pot. Can I transfer the plant into a bigger terracotta pot and fill it with rocks? Also, do I need a water catch underneath the pot?

Dan

You will have no problem to have plant growing as well or even better, if you make sure it is potted in well draining soil and receives good light. My plant is under lights indoors, and in full sun outdoors (acclimatized to sunshine slowly when taken out after dark winter).

Yes you can repot it if the current soil is unsuitable. It doesn't need much bigger pot, but could go in bigger than it is right now.I am not quite sure what you mean by filling it with rocks? If you want to fill pot with rocks and soil, then answer is NO. Mix needs to be made of smaller sized gravel. Rocks in the mix (or bottom of pot) are not recommended.

Indoors, I have all plants either on individual saucers or many on big trays to make sure that excess water doesn't drip all over the place. I keep them all outdoors when temperatures become more steady, and I don't need saucers.

The reason I use larger rocks is to support newly repotted plant - the roots need some time to establish in new pot. I do not like sticks supporting succulents :) I usually trim/prune plants so they are not top-heavy. The smaller gravel is top dressing, I started using it years ago to discourage squirrels from digging in pots, it works quite a bit. And I don't mind the look. With some succulents that grow very short stalks/stems and leaves close to soil line, it also keeps lowest leaves from contact with soil (not so important in my case since all succulents are potted in very gritty, inorganic mix).

Edited to add: do not leave any water sitting in saucer underneath - I water when needed and thoroughly, until water drains out, and after about 15min empty the saucer of any excess water.

That is awesome advice Rina. I am a novice. Thank you so very much.

Dan, ask as many q as needed. Good luck with growing.

Thank you. I will update my plant.