Senecio peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’

In the ‘String of Bananas’ style, but bananas look like tiny green dolphins! Hanging baskets, cascading form pots. Unique flowers.
Senecio peregrinus 'String of Dolphins'
height 2–6in
width 3–6ft
tolerates Drought, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This plant will want water around every two to five weeks. Let the soil totally dry out, but don’t let it go bone dry and then sit around for a month or so; once they are totally dried out, they want water! Remember that the top of the soil may feel dry, while residual water remains deeper in the pot. Since water is heavy, a light potted plant often indicates it’s time to water, especially with smaller pots. It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the plant: If leaves are shriveling, or even falling off, you’ve probably gone too long without watering.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Sun – Part Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Hybrid, South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 17, 22–24

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Growing Notes

This senecio has a form that naturally trails along the ground, rooting as it goes and making a mat over time. However, in cultivation, most gardeners place them in a pot, often hanging, where the cascading stems can be appreciated.
This plant isn’t typically grown outdoors in the ground, where it spreads loosely here and there, but doesn’t look that great.