String of Dolphins

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.