Is String of Dolphins toxic to pets?

Yes, the String of Dolphins is toxic to cats, dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is String of Dolphins easy to care for?

The String of Dolphins is considered medium to care for. It has very low watering needs and grows at a moderate rate.

Moderate Care Succulent ⚠️ Toxic to Pets

String of Dolphins

Q: How much light does a String of Dolphins need?

The String of Dolphins needs bright indirect conditions. Provide bright indirect light with some direct morning sun; insufficient light causes the dolphin shape to elongate and lose definition. Plant in a fast-draining succulent mix with extra perlite. Water when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and less in winter. Overwatering causes stem rot -- the trailing stems are particularly susceptible where they contact wet soil. Average to low humidity is ideal. Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Propagate by laying stem cuttings on moist soil and pressing nodes into contact with the surface.

Q: How often should I water my String of Dolphins?

The String of Dolphins has very low watering needs. Provide bright indirect light with some direct morning sun; insufficient light causes the dolphin shape to elongate and lose definition. Plant in a fast-draining succulent mix with extra perlite. Water when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and less in winter. Overwatering causes stem rot -- the trailing stems are particularly susceptible where they contact wet soil. Average to low humidity is ideal. Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Propagate by laying stem cuttings on moist soil and pressing nodes into contact with the surface.

Also known as: Senecio Peregrinus, Dolphin Plant

Small

Moderate Growth

Light

Bright Indirect

Water

Very Low

Humidity

Very Low

Size

Small

15-30 cm (6-12 in)

⚠️ Toxic to Pets

String of Dolphins contains compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep this plant out of reach of pets, or consider a pet-safe alternative.

Care Requirements

Light Needs4/5

Water Needs1/5

Humidity Needs1/5

Maintenance3/5

Growth Speed3/5

Air Purifying1/5

About the String of Dolphins

String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus, now Curio x peregrinus) is a hybrid succulent believed to be a cross between String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus) and Candle Plant (Curio articulatus). Its small, curved, fleshy leaves resemble leaping dolphins, complete with a tail fin and dorsal fin shape. The blue-green, dolphin-shaped leaves grow along trailing stems that can cascade 60 cm or more. This whimsical leaf shape has made it a viral sensation among plant collectors. Like its String of Pearls parent, it produces small, cinnamon-scented, puff-ball flowers when conditions are right.

Origin: Hybrid

Care Tips

Provide bright indirect light with some direct morning sun; insufficient light causes the dolphin shape to elongate and lose definition. Plant in a fast-draining succulent mix with extra perlite. Water when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and less in winter. Overwatering causes stem rot -- the trailing stems are particularly susceptible where they contact wet soil. Average to low humidity is ideal. Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Propagate by laying stem cuttings on moist soil and pressing nodes into contact with the surface.

Is This Plant Right for You?

Best For

Bright rooms with good natural light
Forgetful waterers
Desks, shelves, and small spaces
Sunny windowsills

Not Ideal For

Homes with curious pets

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