Senecio ‘Hippogriff’

Common Name(s)/Synonym(s): Dolphin Necklace, Dolphin Plant, String of Dolphins, Curio x peregrinus, Kleinia peregrina 

Origin: Believed to be a hybrid of Curio articulatus (formerly known as Senecio articulatus) and Curio rowleyanus (formerly known as Senecio rowleyanus).

Description: An interesting succulent in that it’s leaves are shaped like dolphins. The fleshy trailing green stems are decumbent which make them perfect for hanging pots. Stems can grow to well over 50cm long.

Care: They do best in partial shade and thrive in brightly lit conditions. They prefer moisture and should be planted in a well draining soil.  

*These plants are sold/couriered bare root without the pot and soil. All plants are approximately the same size as in the photo, for reference, the pots in the photos are 7.5cm.