Delfina necklace – Senecio Peregrino

Scientific name: Senecio Stranger
Synonyms: Curio Stranger, Curio 10 Stranger, Senecio X Stranger, Dendrophorbio Alien
Popular names: Delfina necklace, Polfinho Plant, Dolphins-Voads, Golf Cord
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Cactus and fatty plants, foliage
Climate: Subtropical, tropical
Origin: Africa, South Africa
Height: From 0.1 to 0.3 meters
Brightness: Diffused light, half shadow
Vital cycle: perennial

Delfina necklace – Senecio Peregrino, the slightly known but very original and juicy plant.

Every succulent leaf of this extraordinary plant is a perfect replica of a dolphin.

Arranged along the long and thin stems, at regular intervals, these structures resemble a cheerful group of dolphin jumping on the waters.

A Senecio Stranger It comes from the crossed coin between Senecio Rowleyanus (Pearl Colce) and Senecio Arctolatus and can reach up to 15 centimeters in height.

Above or Delfina necklace It does not exceed 15 centimeters, but if it is grown as a pending plant, its branches can easily exceed one meter in length.

Senecio Peregrinus Dolphins has the typical irrigation needs of a juicy. It is better to use the «wet and dry» method, that is, let the ground dry completely between irrigation.

Its foliage is very characteristic, from light green to slightly grayish and is in the format of succulent dolphins, which act as windows that allow maximum light of light and reduce the same excess sweat, like many species of succulent that have partially transparent leaves.

How to cultivate the Delfino necklace

It should be grown under half shadow or abundant filtered light, perfectly draining solo and spaced watering.

The ideal light conditions for species include abundant indirect lighting all day, with a few hours of direct sunshine in the morning.

The warm and afternoon sun and the afternoon cause burns on the leaves.

Just like other fatty plants, the Polf necklace appreciates the fact that its substrate dry between irrigation, but it can contain a little more organic matter than common for fatty plants, since it appreciates a little more humidity.

But be careful, the Polf necklace is equally sensitive to the pantum and the consequent reduction of the substrate, which causes the putrefaction of the roots and the death of the plant.

During the winter, it is important to reduce irrigation, keeping the substrate slightly drier.

It does not tolerate intense frost or cold and should be brought to internal environments during rigid winters.

The flowers of the Delfino necklace

Although it is rare that the Delfina necklace Flores, if grown inside houses and apartments, their flowers are very similar to those produced by the pearl necklace, one of his parents.

In addition to the white color and composite anatomy, the flowers of this plant exudate a perfume very similar to that of cinnamon.

However, the juicy Delfino necklace is an excellent plant option to be grown in interior.

Any environment in which the pearl necklace develops well will be in favor of the Polf necklace while descending it.

It is easily multiplied by stem segments, put the roots on the substrate or in water or diving, keeping the branches with staples on the substrate to create new roots in contact with the earth.

After rooting the segments, which can take from two to three weeks, we can separate the seedlings from the mother plant and the plant in a definitive place.

Plastic or clay jars which to choose?

The vase for the cultivation of the succulent powder necklace can be mud or plastic.

However, since it is a plant that becomes outstanding, over time, the safest is to opt for plastic, which is lighter and can be suspended more easily.