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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Pets: keep out of reach
String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus)
Senecio peregrinus
Whimsical trailing succulent with leaping dolphin-shaped fleshy leaves.
$24.00
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Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus / Curio × peregrinus) is a delightful rare succulent hybrid of Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls) and Senecio articulatus. Each fleshy, curved leaf looks uncannily like a pod of tiny dolphins leaping through the air.
As stems grow, they cascade in long, lush curtains, creating an enchanting trailing effect in hanging planters or elevated shelf arrangements.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Bright indirect light with some direct morning sun. Ample light maintains plump dolphin shape and prevents stretching. |
| Water | Allow soil to dry out almost completely between waterings. Leaves will look slightly puckered when thirsty. |
| Humidity | Low to average household humidity (30–45%). Ensure good air circulation. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 80°F (18°C–27°C). Protect from cold drafts below 50°F. |
| Substrate | Fast-draining cactus and succulent mix with pumice, perlite, and coarse sand. |
⚠️ Pet Toxicity Notice:
The ASPCA lists Senecio species as toxic to dogs and cats if ingested (contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids). Display in hanging planters away from pets.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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