{"product_id":"hippogriff-dolphin-necklace-senecio-peregrinus-hippogriff","title":"Hippogriff Dolphin Necklace - Senecio peregrinus 'Hippogriff'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHippogriff Dolphin Necklace (\u003cem\u003eSenecio peregrinus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hippogriff') is a fast-growing trailing succulent whose fleshy bluish-green leaves look like a pod of tiny leaping dolphins. It stays low at about 10cm high, but the stems trail past 1m, so it is best grown where they can hang. A basket on a bright patio or a shelf indoors shows the leaves off at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with a sense of humour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every leaf is a miniature dolphin in silvery blue-green, a talking point for guests and children alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to trail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is fast, so a young plant soon starts to spill over the rim and fill the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy on the watering can.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy leaves store water, so you water only after the soil has dried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny flowers, your choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip them off to keep a clean look, or leave them on for added interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light is all it asks, which suits shelves, verandahs and balconies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant three tubes to a 300mm basket for a full, quick result. The stems trail past 1m, so hang the basket where they have room to swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor shelves and windowsills.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it on a high shelf or in a hanging pot in a bright room, out of the afternoon sun that comes through glass, and let the stems trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hanging pot on a sheltered balcony gives you a living ornament without using any floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hippogriff Dolphin Necklace in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light suits it best, outdoors in a sheltered spot or indoors near a window. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cold areas keep it indoors or bring the basket under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free-draining soil. A cactus and succulent mix in a pot with drainage holes works well, and a handful of grit makes it sharper still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and take care not to overwater, which is the quickest way to lose it. For best results, apply a general fertiliser twice a year to enhance growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straggly stems to tidy the shape. Cuttings strike easily in gritty mix, so you can make new baskets from the trimmings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Hippogriff Dolphin Necklace as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives with short trailing stems and puts on length quickly in warm weather. Pot it into free-draining mix as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for bright rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents to plant alongside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the stems get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a metre in good conditions. They keep trailing as the plant grows, so give a hanging basket plenty of drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Senecios contain alkaloids that make them toxic if eaten, so hang it well out of reach of cats, dogs and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the dolphins shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither the soil has been dry for too long or, more often, the roots have rotted from overwatering. Check the soil first. If it is wet, let it dry and water less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790884307263,"sku":"SEN-PER-HIPPOG-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/hippogriff-dolphin-necklace-senecio-peregrinus-hippogriff.jpg?v=1792211617","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/hippogriff-dolphin-necklace-senecio-peregrinus-hippogriff","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}