String of Dolphins
Best trailing succulent for low-maintenance indoor gardening beginners.
Discover the enchanting String of Dolphins, a unique succulent that brings a playful, oceanic vibe to your home. Its distinctive leaves, shaped like leaping dolphins, create a captivating trailing display, especially in hanging baskets. This easy-care plant is perfect for beginners, thriving in bright, indirect light and requiring infrequent watering only when the soil is completely dry. Add a touch of whimsical charm to your indoor garden with this low-maintenance, drought-tolerant beauty.
$40.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
5879
/ 9262
#5879 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
Scientific Name
Senecio peregrinus
/ Senecio peregrinus
Who it's for
- Plant collectors seeking unique, conversation-starting botanical decor
- Busy plant parents needing drought-tolerant, low-maintenance greenery
- Decorators looking to maximize vertical space with cascading foliage
Who should skip it
- Owners of homes lacking consistent, bright, indirect light sources
- Pet owners or parents with curious toddlers prone to ingestion
- Over-waterers prone to accidentally killing plants with excess moisture
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
The dolphin-shaped foliage offers a whimsical, conversation-starting aesthetic for any room.
Maintenance Ease
Perfect for beginners due to its forgiving, drought-tolerant nature.
Growth Rate
Expect a slow, steady pace that requires patience for full trailing.
Display Versatility
Ideal for hanging baskets where its trailing habit truly shines.
Pet Safety
Contains toxins that pose a significant risk to curious household pets.
Light Adaptability
Thrives in bright, indirect light but requires consistency to maintain shape.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Senecio peregrinus
Plant Type
Succulent
Pot Diameter
6 inches
Pot Material
Grow pot
Toxicity
Toxic to pets
Light Requirement
Bright, indirect light
Care Level
Easy
Watering Frequency
Low
Features
- Unique dolphin-shaped leaves
- Ideal for hanging baskets
- Easy-care for beginners
- Low watering needs
- Adds oceanic aesthetic
- Trailing growth habit
- Drought tolerant
- Slow growth rate
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and unique design of the String of Dolphins. Its distinctive aesthetic frequently surpasses visual expectations. A key highlight is the robust packaging, ensuring plants arrive healthy, vibrant, and undamaged, which builds significant consumer trust. This reliability in shipping, combined with the plant's inherent vitality, confirms its premium market positioning. While care is straightforward, the outstanding initial quality upon delivery remains the most praised feature.
Know before you buy
This succulent prefers bright, indirect light. Placing it near a south or west-facing window is ideal, but be sure to avoid harsh, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
No, this plant is toxic to pets if ingested. It is best kept in a hanging basket or on a high shelf where curious animals cannot reach it.
As a drought-tolerant succulent, it requires infrequent watering. Wait until the soil is completely dry throughout the pot before watering again to prevent root rot.
The String of Dolphins has a slow growth rate. While it will eventually trail beautifully from a hanging basket, it requires patience and consistent care to reach its full length.
The plant arrives in a standard 6-inch grow pot. You may want to place it inside a decorative cachepot or transfer it to a hanging planter to better showcase its trailing habit.
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