String of Dolphins
4.5 out of 5 (12 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Dolphin Plants
Taxonomy
Senecio peregrinus
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 9
Survivor 6
Browns easily 2
Blooms easily 1
Large, lush leaves 1
Pet friendly 1
Easy to propagate 1
How to care for String of Dolphins
Water
How often to water your String of Dolphins
every 12
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.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for String of Dolphins in your home
a window
String of Dolphins may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize String of Dolphins
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your String of Dolphins after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for String of Dolphins
String of Dolphins
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
