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:

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Unique Shape:
The plant’s most striking feature is its cascading stems adorned with small, curved, bluish-green leaves that resemble leaping dolphins.
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Size:
It can grow up to 3 feet long and 6 inches tall, making it ideal for hanging baskets or spilling over shelves.
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Flowers:
It produces small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers during the spring and summer.
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Other names:
It is also known as flying dolphins, dolphin plant, or dolphin necklace

- 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.
- 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.
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