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Curio x peregrinus, Senecio x peregrinus
Dolphin Necklace, Flying Dolphins, Senecio HippogriffFamily: Asteraceae
The plant is a hybrid between Curio rowleyanus and Curio articulatus.
The plant does well in hanging baskets, where its leaves can shower downward. The plant thrives under bright, indirect light with some morning sun and in semi-shade under moist conditions.
Similar plants:
- Curio articulatus, Senecio articulatus, Kleinia articulata (Hot Dog Cactus, Candle Plant)
- Curio herreanus, Senecio herreianus (Gooseberry, String of Beads)
- Curio rowleyanus, Senecio rowleyanus (String of pearls, String of peas, Bead Plant)
- Kleinia neriifolia, Senecio kleinia (Verode)
- Kleinia pendula, Senecio pendulus (Tapeworm Plant)
- Kleinia stapeliiformis, Senecio stapeliiformis (Pickle Plant)
- Pericallis x hybrida, Senecio cruentus, Senecio x hybrida (Florist's Cineraria)
- Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides, Senecio confusus (Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine)
- Roldana petasitis, Senecio petasitis (Velvet Groundsel, California Geranium)
- Senecio angulatus (Creeping Groundsel)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/curio_peregrinus.htm
String of Dolphins, or String of Bananas (Senecio or Curio peregrinus), or Hippogriff. This rare succulent is a great addition to your collection! The leaves look like dolphins that trail down thin stems. A rare trailing succulent that is making waves around the world. This uncommon hybrid is a cross of String of Pearls and Candle Plant.
The leaves lining its string-like stems really look like dolphins leaping off the plant, making it a true novelty in the natural world. If properly cared for, in Fall it can send up bloom stalks with pompom-like clusters of tiny white flowers that smell like cinnamon.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
The leaves lining its string-like stems really look like dolphins leaping off the plant, making it a true novelty in the natural world. If properly cared for, in Fall it can send up bloom stalks with pompom-like clusters of tiny white flowers that smell like cinnamon.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
10 plants in stock
$19.95