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Dolphin Succulents Are a Thing, and They’re the Perfect Plant for Summer

Taylor Mead
2 min read
Photo credit: liuyushan - Getty Images
Photo credit: liuyushan - Getty Images

From Prevention

As all plant lovers know, there are a lot of succulents to be thankful for, but people are currently freaking out over dolphin succulents, which are pretty much as adorable as they sound.

These stringy plants, properly known as Senecio peregrinus, got their pet name from the simple fact that their tiny leaves look exactly like jumping dolphins. Don’t believe me? Take a look:

According to @itsasucculentworld, these dolphin succulents are actually a cross between the hot dog cactus (yes, I know...what?) and the string of pearls plant. Together, the two plant breeds (Senecio articulatus x Senecio rowleyanus) create the leaping dolphin succulent that the internet has been buzzing about nonstop.

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As Martha Stewart reports, this type of succulent “maintains its animal-like appearance as it grows...no matter how big it gets! Plus, [it] will also grow pretty white and pink flowers.” So, don’t worry about it losing its sea mammal-like cuteness as it grows big and strong.

Here’s a closer look in case you can’t see it quite yet:

Truly though, can you believe how cute these plants are? I guess I’m bound to be a plant lady, after all.

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