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String of Dolphins

4.4 out of 5 (64 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

Also known as

Dolphin Plants

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Senecio peregrinus

Genus

Senecio

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 46

Survivor 27

Easy to propagate 26

Browns easily 8

Blooms easily 6

Large, lush leaves 5

Pest magnet 2

Pet friendly 1

@Phat_pot

03/16/2021

The string of dolphins is a wonderful succulent fit for any plant parent regardless of experience. It’s high tolerance makes it extremely easy to care for especially during the winter months. All thi…

@Amyloudxn

Chermside, Queensland

08/01/2021

I cannot crack this one! Had him in direct sun outside… purple, parched, burned. Had him in direct sunlight INSIDE… dolphins turned into paddles, rather than lush cascading hanging vertical vines I h…

@Javabean4

Evansville, Indiana

06/07/2021

Love these. These grow good for the most part but are a bit finicky, more so than my string of bananas. They were slow to grow at first, then took off. I just set them outside for a day or two to get…

@Taylortttt

06/14/2021

if you live somewhere dry, senecios are going to be an aphid magnet. at least that’s been my experience with string of dolphins and pearls. they look so cool but aphids love them. they get two stars …

@Megansjungle

Pearland, Texas

07/07/2021

Currently really struggling with both of my string of dolphins and my pearls. Think I’ve overwatered as the stems have shriveled but the dolphins/pearls were swelling. Fingers crossed that they can b…

@Piper

Evanston, Illinois

05/05/2021

this is the fastest growing succulent I have! and the little dolphins are so lovely and cute. great survivor, although I had an issue with some pests, but I killed them with isopropyl alcohol and the…

@Tea_tree_so…

06/05/2021

this is my first string-of-something and I’m kinda scared of some of the wilting… i’m not sure if it’s my fault or if that’s just how it grows? 🤞🏼

@Elise

Hot Springs, Arkansas

05/03/2021

Be ready for this plant to explode with growth! It grows faster than any succulent I’ve ever had, and faster than most regular plants too.

@Plantsong

05/15/2021

It grows fast, a little too fast. I have to trim it every now and then. It great to look at. I’m wondering if it will survive the winter.

@Adelle

06/30/2021

very cute little leaves. hard to take care of them the way i want (cleaning each individual leaf with neem oil) but otherwise VERY cute

How to care for String of Dolphins

Water

How often to water your String of Dolphins

String of Dolphins needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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