# String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus)

> Senecio peregrinus (syn. Curio × peregrinus) is an enchanting trailing hybrid succulent derived from a cross between Senecio rowleyanus and Senecio articulatus. Its fleshy, curved leaves bear lateral wings that uncannily resemble miniature pods of leaping dolphins. During the blooming season, it produces clusters of small, brush-like, cinnamon-scented white composite flowers.

- **Scientific Name:** *Senecio peregrinus*
- **Botanical Family:** Asteraceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Intermediate (2/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** 5°C (USDA Zone 10a)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Requires 5-6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily; insufficient light causes leaves to flatten and lose their dolphin-like shape. Shield from scorching midday sun.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Allow the potting substrate to dry out thoroughly between waterings, then soak deeply ('soak and dry' method). Reduce watering significantly in winter, waiting until leaves soften slightly.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% mineral grit (pumice, crushed lava rock, or perlite) + 40% well-aerated organic succulent potting soil.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

5°C (USDA Zone 10a)

## Propagation Methods

Easily propagated via stem cuttings rooted in a mineral soil mix or water during active spring and summer growth; individual leaf propagation is rarely viable.

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