Size: Well rooted plant in a Jiffy Bag
The "String of Dolphins" plant, scientifically known as Curio × peregrinus (formerly Senecio peregrinus), is a unique succulent with cascading stems and leaves resembling leaping dolphins, native to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.
Here's a more detailed look at this charming plant:
String of Dolphins Appearance Characteristics:
Unique Shape:
The plant's most striking feature is its cascading stems adorned with small, curved, bluish-green leaves that resemble leaping dolphins.
Size:
It can grow up to 3 feet long and 6 inches tall, making it ideal for hanging baskets or spilling over shelves.
Flowers:
It produces small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers during the spring and summer.
Other names:
It is also known as flying dolphins, dolphin plant, or dolphin necklace
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate some low light conditions.
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
Soil: Use well-draining succulent or cactus soil mix.
Temperature: Thrives in a temperature range typically found in indoor environments, between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (18 and 24 degrees Celsius).
Humidity: Prefers slightly more humid conditions, so consider increasing humidity around the plant.
Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization is needed, light feeding in the early spring can be beneficial.
Pruning: Remove dead or dying parts back to the base to encourage new growth.
Propagation: Easily propagated from cuttings.
Toxicity:
Pets: String of Dolphins can be mildly toxic to pets, so it's best to keep it out of reach of animals.
Humans: It can also be mildly toxic to humans, so avoid ingestion.
