This popular houseplant is often grown in hanging pots.
String of dolphins requires full sunlight and well-draining soil so that its roots will not rot.
String of Dolphins Care
String of dolphins are generally considered to below-maintenance succulents.
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A south-facing window is ideal, but it canadapt to medium lightwhen grown indoors as well.
If needed, use grow lights to provide additional light.
Soil
As with most succulents, a string of dolphins requires arid, well-draining soil.
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Simply combine 2 parts potting soil, 1 part pumice orperlite, and 1 part sand.
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings to avoid root rot, and then water well.
Cut back on watering during the fall and winter months when the plant goes into dormancy.
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Interestingly, while these plants are not frost-tolerant, they tend to prefer cooler temperatures than the average succulent.
They tolerate winter temperatures as low as 40F (4C).
Fertilizer
String of dolphins do not require regular fertilizing.
In fact, over-fertilizing this plant can cause the leaves to lose their iconic dolphin shape.
Using an organic fertilizer such as worm compost, liquid kelp, orfish emulsionis usually recommended.
This will promote growth into a bushier shape.
Propagating String of Dolphins
String of dolphins can beeasily propagatedfrom stem cuttings in water or soil.
The best seasons to do this are spring and summer and all you will need is your garden shears.
In fact, one of the best ways to encourage blooms is to keep the plant slightly root-bound.
Using a pot with adequate drainage holes is important to prevent root rot and waterlogged soil.
With early detection and proper treatment these common houseplant pests can easily be brought under control.
What Do String of Dolphins Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The small, white cloud-like flowers of string of dolphins are sweet-smelling.
Some even believe they smell like cinnamon.
Caring for String of Dolphins After It Blooms
These plants require no specific care after blooming.
Continue to care for string of dolphins as you have been.
You may find that other vines in the pot begin to bloom next.
String of dolphins requires full sunlight, which means at least six hours a day.
Indoors, this can be achieved near a south-facing window and/or with the help of grow lights.
Once you get the watering down, string of dolphins is a low-maintenance plant.
Wait until the soil dries out completely, but then water thoroughly.
String of dolphins prefer dry conditions, and as such, misting will do nothing for them.
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