About String of Dolphins
String of Dolphins, also called dolphin plants, or flying Dolphins, is a rare that’s making waves around the world with its string-like stems that look like tiny little dolphins jumping out of the waves. It’s a hybrid between a and a candle plant. They bloom in the fall with small white, tightly compacted flowers.
How to care for String of Dolphins
Sun/Location: String of Dolphins is drought tolerant, but it prefers slightly more water and shade than other succulents. They are most commonly grown indoors as excellent addition in and . It can be placed outdoors in spring and fall to get full sunlight. Shade is required in summer to avoid sunburn. In winter, .
Soil/Pot: To ensure the health of succulents, they need porous, to live in. To create an adequate cactus mix, add pumice, , or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage.
Watering: Succulents require little watering but don't like to sit in wet soil. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the fall and winter when String of Dolphins enters dormancy.
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Primary color: blue/blue-green
Secondary color: green/lime
Bloom color: white
Cold hardiness: zone 9a-11b (from 20F to 50F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe