How to Care for Curio × peregrinus (Dolphin Plant)

Korean name: 세네시오 돌핀

Curio × peregrinus is a succulent plant known for its unique leaves shaped like dolphins. The pale green leaves store water and nutrients, making it easy to care for and suitable for indoor growth. It is a slow-growing small plant typically kept in pots.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Asteraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: succulent, beginner friendly, unique leaves
• Also known as: Dolphin Plant, Dolphin Necklace

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining succulent soil.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Curio × peregrinus?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Curio × peregrinus?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining succulent soil..

Is Curio × peregrinus safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Curio × peregrinus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer..