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Senecio peregrinus
Also called Composite, Daisy Family, Aster Family, Composite Family, Thistle Family, Sunflowers, Sunflower Family
Curio × peregrinus, often called dolphin necklace, is a succulent hybrid between Curio rowleyanus and Curio articulatus, grown for its curvy, dolphin-like leaves. It thrives in bright indirect light and a warm climate, and is best kept in hanging baskets where the strands can trail.
Curio × peregrinus, also known as dolphin necklace, flying dolphins, string of dolphins, dolphin plant or Senecio hippogriff, is a succulent nothospecies of Curio (previously Senecio) in the family Asteraceae. It is often called, incorrectly, Senecio peregrinus, but that name was previously given, by Grisebach in 1879, to a different species from South America. The name Curio × peregrinus was published in 1999, based on the earlier name Kleinia peregrina; however, this name was not validly published. The plant is a hybrid between Curio rowleyanus and Curio articulatus.
The plant thrives under bright, indirect light with some morning sun and in semi-shade under moist conditions. Not frost tolerant and preferring warmer weather, the plant may become sunburned from incessant sun exposure. The plant does well in hanging baskets, where its leaves can shower downward. Under good conditions, the plant can grow over 50 cm in the first year. The plant may be fertilised once or twice a year to heighten new growth and its general health. The plant can be propagated through cuttings.
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