Dolphin Plant, or String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus), is a rare variety of trailing succulent that looks like a pod of leaping dolphins. This uncommon hybrid is a cross of String of Pearls (S.
One may also ask, is there a variegated string of dolphins?
Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata‘
Its creamy yellow/green leaves play off the trailing green senecios quite nicely. It’s known in part as rainbow elephant bush because elephants munch on it, and other forms of the species, in habitat, even aiding in propagation when they trample on and break the mahogany red stems.
Likewise, people ask, how do you root a dolphin string?
The Best Propagation Method for String of Dolphins
Make sure the stem is around 5″ or more. Remove the bottom leaves to expose the stem and let it dry out for about 2 days. Once the cut end have calloused well, stick it on good draining soil then water the soil deeply.
How often should you water string of dolphins?
Allow soil to dry out between watering. On average, plants need to be watered once per week in the growing season but only once per month in the dormant period. Dolphin plant care is quite easy and the succulent has few pest or disease issues.
What is the rarest succulent in the world?
Discocactus subterraneo-proliferans
