Tropicals
Bacurio x delphinatifolius
String of dolphins
Also known as: Dolphin necklace · Senecio peregrinus · Curio × peregrinus
Small, curved leaves with branching tips resemble leaping dolphins along slender trailing stems. This unusual succulent makes a distinctive hanging plant or high-shelf accent. Strong filtered light and a freely draining mix help keep its stems compact and its leaves well shaped.
At a glance
- Mature size
- Spread: Up to about 3 ft. (supplier reference) · Length: Trailing stems up to about 3 ft. indoors (supplier reference)
- Water
- Dry between waterings; sparingly in winter
- Light
- Bright indirect light; gentle sun
Sizes & prices
- 6"Call for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
Ask about this plantSelect a section to expand.
Keep in mind: Poisonous if eaten; sap can irritate skin. Keep away from children and pets.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Gritty, free-draining succulent mix.
- Humidity
- Good air movement; avoid misting.
- Feeding
- Half-strength liquid fertilizer monthly or less during growth.
- Pruning
- Shorten trailing stems as needed; wear gloves.
- Winter
- Keep indoors away from cold drafts.
Sources & photo credits
Kew Science, Plants of the World Online
Photo: Meganesia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.