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Basic Info
Senecio Peregrinus also known as ‘String of Dolphins’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 91 cm (36″) long. This succulent is ideal for people who are looking for that perfect plant to place in a hanging basket. As the plant matures you will see that the stems are mostly green to dark green. When the plant finally blossoms it will smell like cinnamon.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteroideae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecionine
Genus: Senecio
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Senecio peregrinus (or String of Dolphins) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
General Care for Senecio Peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Senecio peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home.
Quick Facts:
- Thrives best inside in a proper lit-room
- Needs a similar amount of water as other succulents
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Becomes 91 cm (36″ ) long
- Best zoon for the plant is -6° C (20° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with leaves
- Handle with care can be harmful to animals and people
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Senecio peregrinus is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -1.1°C (30° F ) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.
Senecio peregrinus is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.
How to Propagate Senecio Peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’
Learning how to propagate Senecio peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Senecio peregrinus is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Senecio peregrinus, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
The Senecio Peregrinus also known as String of Doplhins is a hybrid of the Senecio Articulatus and Curio rowleyanus.
