For those ready to take the leap into the world of live succulents an incredibly fun plant with which to make one’s first encounter would be string of dolphins (Senecio peregrinus). Also known as dolphin necklace it is a cascading succulent plant whose amazing leaves trail down long thin stems looking like dolphins leaping in the ocean. Plant parenting doesn’t get much more playful than having your own “pod” of fleshy dolphin-shaped leaves to care for and admire. Thanks to its unique smile-inducing charms string of dolphins enchants longtime succulent collectors and first-timers alike. Much like its succulent vine relatives string of pearls and string of bananas string of dolphins thrives from above cascading from hanging baskets and providing attractive greenery and flowers where most succulents do not. Create a sense of lush peaceful retreat by adding several hanging baskets. Have a nice window in your kitchen? Here’s your plant! Speaking of windows if you look closely at the dolphins you can see that each leaf has a narrow translucent photosynthesis-aiding “window.” Excited? We dolphinitely are! Grows to 6 inches high with trailing stems extending 2 to 3 feet. Plant in well-draining soil. Part sun to filtered light. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Hardy to Zone 10/30 degrees F.