Senecio Dolphin Plant Info How To Grow A Dolphin Succulent

How do you care for a dolphin succulent plant?
How much sunlight does a dolphin plant need?
Why is my dolphin succulent dying?
How often should you water string of dolphins?
Why do my string of pearls keep dying?
How do I revive my dolphin plant?
Do string of dolphins grow fast?
How do you propagate Dolphin plant?
Why is my string of bananas skinny?
Why are my string of dolphins flat?

How do you care for a dolphin succulent plant?

Like all succulents, these plants are tolerant of periods of dryness but will need to be kept moist enough to prevent the dolphin leaves from puckering. Choose a well-draining potting medium and use a container that is just a bit larger than the plant. Dolphin plants thrive in slightly crowded conditions.

How much sunlight does a dolphin plant need?

Light. Although it can easily get sunburned in direct sun when grown outdoors, when grown as a houseplant, string of dolphins does best when it receives at least six hours of sunlight a day. A south-facing window is ideal, but it can adapt to medium light when grown indoors as well.

Why is my dolphin succulent dying?

Like most succulents, the String of Dolphins can rot if overwatered. Therefore, choosing a well-draining soil like a cactus/succulent mix and plant them in a container that has drainage holes in the bottom.

How often should you water string of dolphins?

You can do so by sticking your finger down into the soil. If the soil is dry give it a good soak, otherwise water whenever it feels completely dry. Summer watering: Generally speaking, if your plant is out in the sun or is outdoors in the warmer months, you will want to water that succa about every 10 days.

Why do my string of pearls keep dying?

Although string of pearls stores water in their leaves, they need proper watering to stay healthy. When their water storage runs down, their little round leaves begin to shrivel. ... Besides, too little water may also cause string of pearls to shrivel. For that, you need to determine if your plant is getting enough water.

How do I revive my dolphin plant?

To save a dying string of dolphin succulent plant that is overwatered, hold off watering until the soil dries. If the potting soil is dry and the dolphin leaves appear shriveled, drench the soil with water to help bring it back to life.

Do string of dolphins grow fast?

Under good conditions, String of Dolphins can grow over 50 cm in the first year. Requires a pot with drainage. FERTILISER: Use a top dressing of general fertiliser once or twice a year to enhance new growth and the plant's overall health.

How do you propagate Dolphin plant?

Make a small hole in the soil slightly larger than the root ball either by hand or using a trowel. Insert the plant into the hole and press soil firmly around the roots and just covering the root ball. When all the plants are potted, water thoroughly to settle the soil and give plants a good start.

Why is my string of bananas skinny?

Low light causes succulents to have weak lanky growth. Just acclimate slowly and the bananas should start growing closer together. Along with plumping up.

Why are my string of dolphins flat?

If your dolphins are flattening out, it's fully hydrated and you can probably cut back on the water a little bit. You can see a sad, flattened dolphin in the following photo. That particular cutting had a hard time getting started, so some of the older leaves are a little odd, but that's ok.