{"product_id":"string-of-dolphins-senecio-peregrinus","title":"String of Dolphins Senecio peregrinus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eString of Dolphins (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenecio peregrinus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is a succulent plant that is a cross between String of Pearls (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenecio Rowleyanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) and Candle Plant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenecio Articulatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e). Its leaves are known for their dolphin-like shape and their long tendrils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey are excellent houseplants that look great in hanging baskets. In the wild, these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenecio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003evarieties creep along as a ground cover. They also shine in a hanging pot where they can create a dense cascade of greenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of the String of Dolphin are fleshy, notched crescents that truly resemble dolphins. In addition to their unbelievable shape, each leaf has a translucent \"leaf window\". This adaptation allows sunlight to irradiate the leaf interior and helps the plant tolerate low light conditions. They grow trailing stems that can reach 1.0' to 3.0' long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNeed sunlights, but thanks to their leaf windows they can tolerate slightly less light than some non-green succulent varieties. To strike the right balance, try placing it outdoors in the shade or indoors near a sunny window. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eString of Dolphins thrives with a bit more frequent watering than most succulents. Be sure to drench it enough for water to run out the pot’s drainage hole (no misting). Allow the soil to dry before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA well-draining potting mix for cactus and succulents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA well-draining holes. Like terracotta pots because the clay helps wick moisture away from the roots. Use a smallish pot – a pot that is too large will not dry down quickly enough and the roots could rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It thrives between 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and 80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Bring this dolphin indoors when the weather is anything but mild.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey tolerate winter temperatures as low as 40 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e). If you live in an area with cold winters, you don’t have to be as careful placing your plant near cold or drafty windows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eString of Dolphins grows well in average household humidity levels when grown indoors. Does not like too much humidity. Normal household humidity is good for this plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2 Inch String of Dolphins plants are shipped with the pot and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4 Inch and larger String of Dolphins plants are\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshipped bare roots without the pot and soil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovide excellent quality and service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto our customers -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/benefits-of-shipping-bare-roots\" title=\"Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\"\u003esee Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip within USA \u0026amp; its outlying territories only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Order Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/order-processing-shipping\"\u003eOrder Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for additional details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Succulent Care\" href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/succulent-care\"\u003eSucculent Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure the health of succulents, it is important to plant them in porous, well-draining soil. Succulents require little watering, but don't like to sit in wet soil. To create an adequate cactus mix, simply add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to leave drought periods between waterings to prevent the plant from water-logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeather Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping Warmer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/products\/uniheat-heat-pack\"\u003e72+ Hours Heat Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable for $1.7 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Depot","offers":[{"title":"2 Inch","offer_id":49084978266362,"sku":"P011092P","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":49084978299130,"sku":"P011093P","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Inch","offer_id":49084978331898,"sku":"P011094P","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Inch","offer_id":49084978364666,"sku":"P011095P","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0038\/5981\/files\/PhotoRoom-20230507_185952_1.png?v=1782668059","url":"https:\/\/www.theamericangringo.com\/products\/string-of-dolphins-senecio-peregrinus","provider":"The American Gringo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}