Senecio peregrinus (String of Dolphins)

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Senecio peregrinus
- Common names: String of Dolphins

Background & Origin
Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a charming trailing succulent believed to be a hybrid between Senecio rowleyanus and Senecio articulatus. It is famous for its distinctive curved leaves, which closely resemble tiny jumping dolphins. The succulent stems cascade gracefully from pots and hanging baskets, creating a playful and eye-catching display. Like many Senecio species, it is adapted to dry conditions and stores water within its foliage.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot out of direct sun
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
- Dark spots will cause legginess

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office
- Conservatory

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: Up to 90 cm in length
- Typical spread: Up to 30 cm spread
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast in growing season
- Pruning required: Occasional, to manage size and encourage bushier growth.

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love quirky and unusual houseplants
- Want a standout trailing plant for a shelf or hanging pot
- Enjoy collecting rare and conversation-starting succulents

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot out of direct sunlight
- Avoid: dark shady spot

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants are native to arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: No
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid leaf damage.

Repotting
- How often: Once a year
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.