Senecio Peregrinus String of Dolphins 120mm
The String Of Dolphins is an amazing trailing succulent from which every leaf looks like a tiny jumping dolphin. The fleshy dolphin leaves hang from thin stems that look amazing in tall or hanging pots. As a succulent, they like little water and bright light. Grow indoors near windows or in bright areas, but many people find their dolphins prefer sheltered outdoor positions such as a protected balcony or patio away from the frost. The plant itself is gorgeous so great fine for succulent collectors and indoor plant lovers alike. As a succulent, they also propagate easily so are a great plant to prop and share.
Care Level - Easy. Set and forget is what we say for these guys. Fine a good spot, and leave them there, without any fuss. The String of Dolphins don’t need much tending to, so set these babies up and watch them thrive. Flowers mean they’re extra happy!
Light - String Of Dolphins like bright light, so if inside make sure they are near a window. Very strong sunlight, especially in the summer can burn the fleshy leaves so avoid hot afternoon sun in the warmer months. If outside, a position that receives filtered light is best. They can tolerate more sun in the winter.
Water - The easiest way to kill your String Of Dolphins is overwatering, so keep this in mind whenever you are reaching for the watering can. Too much water will increase the chance of root rot, so only water around once a month during winter, and in warmer months about every 2 weeks. The thick fleshy leaves store water, so it will tell you if its too dry if the dolphins start to shrivel.
Propagation - There are many ways to propagate the String of Dolphins. Keep in mind that they a prone to root rot with too much water, so we find it’s best to propagate in warmer months if possible. You can snip stems and sit the cut ends in water to grow roots, ensuring they get plenty of light. Sitting cuttings directly in soil also works but keep an eye on rot. A plant can actually be propagated from a single leaf, but you’ll get more success with stem cuttings.
Soil - String of Dolphins prefers a well draining soil, such as a succulent and cactus mix. You can improve drainage in potting mix by adding sand or perlite to your soil. With very shallow roots, you don’t need very large pots and most are grown in shallow but wide pots. Repotting is not required very often, so allow your plant to do it’s thing and just grow. If you do repot, take care as the stems and leaves are fragile and can snap off easily.
Pets - The String Of Dolphins is considered toxic if eaten, so keep this one away from your fur babies if they are prone to eating your plants.
PLEASE NOTE: While we try to show photos of an average plant for this plant and pot size, as every plant is a living thing, plants will be slightly different in some way to the image shown. Plants are like humans, no one is perfect, though we try to be!
You can see these plants in person at our shop in Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Canberra. The Green Vine Plants is a locally owned small business, with a love for all things Green. We are passionate about plants, love the local Canberra community and want to grow Canberra's love for plants in our homes.