The common name of Senecio peregrinus is dolphin plant and is a very description of this adorable succulent. These succulents develop leaves that quite literally look like tiny jumping dolphins.
Senecio peregrinus is a cross between hot dog cactus and string of pearls. Their unusual leaf form has typical succulent plumpness with low maintenance and few growing issues. The main thing to remember is that the plant is a succulent and requires well-draining soil to thrive. Succulent plants are often hybridized to create new and amazing forms. Dolphin plants are a cross and have some of the traits of both parents. They are not commonly sold, but many collectors have specimens available. The little dolphin leaves branch off of green stems that may reach several inches high (up to 15 cm).
A watering needs of a string of dolphins will depend on a conditions in your area. These plants will need regular watering during a growing season which is from spring to summer. Water every week, making sure to allow a soil to become dry to a touch before a next watering (4). What is a optimum temperature for string of dolphins?.
Loamy soil, a relatively even mix of sand, silt, and clay, feels fine-textured and slightly damp. It has ideal characteristics for gardening, lawns, and shrubs. Loamy soil has great structure, adequate drainage, is moisture-retaining, full of nutrients, easily cultivated and it warms up quickly in spring, but doesn't dry out quickly in summer.
When it comes to fertilizers, you want to avoid over-fertilizing (just like an overdose of vitamins isn't great for us, either). Less is more, so it’s important to follow what the package says for application amounts.
By removing overgrown foliage, you will improve airflow to the plant, and light will be better able to penetrate all portions of the plant. This actually leads to a fuller and healthier-looking houseplant.
The optimum average temperatures are 72F (22C) during the growing season. The plant will go dormant in winter and requires slightly cooler temps, around 50-55F (10-13C).
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
