Succulent Decorations: Creative DIY Plant Ideas

Succulents are wonderful for decoration. But which ones go particularly well together and are suitable for beautiful planting ideas? Find out here.

Due to their water-storing property, succulents are not only frugal roommates, but also extremely decorative. Unlike most ornamental and indoor plants, the desert-like plants hardly make any demands on their location and can easily be planted in many places where most plants would give up. That is why they are particularly popular with people who are looking for decorative ornamental plants that do not require much care. In this article, we will give you an insight into the many possibilities that exist when designing with succulents.

Planting succulents correctly: This is important to note

Transplanting succulents is not rocket science and usually goes smoothly. It is important here to select the right soil: This is crucial for the later care of the plant, since succulents can only express their robust nature in connection with the right substrate. What is particularly important is a coarse-grained and shape-giving structure, which not only gives the plants support, but also offers good drainage. In fact, succulents cope well with drought, but do not tolerate waterlogging.

In addition, the soil should also be adapted to the nutrient requirements of the decorative succulents. Special cactus and succulent soils, which are perfectly adapted to the requirements of the exotic plants, are ideal for this purpose. For example, the Floragard cactus soil has proven itself. In addition, containers with enough drainage are always suitable, but many types of succulents also feel comfortable in closed pots with a correspondingly small amount of watering. You can find more about the correct care of succulents in our special article.

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The most beautiful planting ideas for succulents

When planting succulents, there are no limits to creativity and a variety of themCompose variations and arrangements with different materials. As a suggestion, we present some planting tips.

Decoration ideas for potted succulents

The most popular way to use succulents as a decoration is to plant them in pots. But in addition to the normal plastic and ceramic pots, there are other ways to arrange the robust plants in a much more decorative way.

• Old tin cans used as containers for succulents are easy to paint and give the succulents a rustic touch. Self-made concrete flower pots are also a creative way of presenting succulents and go wonderfully with modern architecture.
• Larger pots, in which you plant many small succulent arrangements, look like an elaborate work of art. The best way to decorate succulents is with small, decorative species such as houseleek (Sempervivum) or echeveria (Echeveria).
• Hanging pots attach to the window or ceiling with simple ribbons or as a macrame for an easy succulent decorating idea. Hanging succulents are particularly suitable for this type of planting, such as the string pea (Senecio rowleyanus) or the sedum plant (Sedum morganianum).
• But it doesn't always have to be the classic pot: Even unusual planters can have their charm in combination with succulents. For example, how about a pair of old roller skates that get a second chance as a pot for succulents. Even a broken globe or old kitchenware becomes an interesting eye-catcher with succulents. Planting succulents in picture frames is also a good idea. Mini succulents can even be planted in eggshells or discarded wine glasses.

Planting succulents in glass

Not only classic pots are popular, but also increasingly ideas with glass containers from different origins. In these, the decoration with succulents not only looks particularly stylish and modern, but also sets the plants perfectly in scene. In our article on the subject of succulents in jars, we will tell you exactly how to create the unusual succulent arrangements.

Succulents as table decorations

Whether for special occasions or dinner together - the right table decoration is a must if you want to have a cozy meal. Of course, succulents are also wonderful for this purpose.

• Rustic decorationwith natural materials are currently in vogue. This style can be perfectly implemented by combining succulents and wood - for example, you can plant succulents on an old wooden beam or combine the succulents with a wooden disc.

• Vibrant place cards? Mini succulents are a great way to seat each guest by planting the pretty plants individually in small pots and tagging them with little flags. After the party, guests can take the succulent home and have a nice souvenir of the day.
• Etageres are a popular decorative element in many households. So why not combine them with succulents? The planted tiered stands are a modern eye-catcher and transform the succulents into a grandiose table decoration.

Succulents as fridge magnets

Succulents not only look good in pots or as table decorations. You can also decorate your kitchen with the plants: with succulents as fridge magnets, for example. Here are three different ways you can use succulents to make decorative magnets for your fridge.

Fridge magnets with succulents in jars

Our first DIY idea for your fridge is magnets with succulents in jars.

You need this:

• Mini Succulents
• Floragard cactus soil
• Small Jars
• Hot Glue
• Small Magnets

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Carefully stick the magnets to the jars with hot glue.
2. Fill the jar with the cactus soil.
3. Plant mini succulents in the jars.

Fridge magnets with succulents in corks

As an alternative to the small jars, you can also make fridge magnets with corks. Large champagne corks are particularly suitable for this - DIY is easier with them than with typical wine corks.

You need this:

• Mini Succulents
• Floragard cactus soil
• Corks
• Knife/Screwdriver/Pointed tool
• Hot Glue
• Small Magnets

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Put a hole in the top of the cork with a pointed tool to fit the succulents of your choice.
2. Carefully attach the magnets to the corks with hot glue.
3. Fill holes with cactus soil.
4. Plant mini succulents in the corks.

Fridge magnets with succulents in paper pots

You can also turn your succulents into fridge magnets in paper pots. We'll explain how it works.

You need this:

• Mini Succulents
• Floragard cactus soil
• Cardboard Mini Growing Pots
• Hot Glue
• Small Magnets

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Carefully glue the magnets to the pots with hot glue.
2. Fill the pot with cactus soil.
3. Plant mini succulents in the pots.

Unusual decorating ideas with succulents for the home

If you want to present your succulents in a very special way, you have to find new ways to do it. In addition to flower pots and garden beds, there are many other planting ideas that put succulents in a whole new light.

• Wreaths are tried and tested as decoration and can be found in many households. Anyone looking for a modern variant for their home will find what they are looking for in the succulent wreath: a wreath base is filled with dried moss and cactus soil and then wrapped with wire. Now the moss is moistened well, after which the wreath can be planted with succulents through the grid - the succulent wreath is done as a modern eye-catcher.
• If you have very little space but still want to drape your succulents nicely, you should try vertical planting. Due to the unusual type of planting, the succulents quickly become the center of attention in the room and cause astonished looks. In the article “Planting succulents in picture frames”, we explain how to create a living work of art from succulents.
• Succulents as table decorations are a beautiful eye-catcher and are now widespread. If you prefer something a little more individual and unusual, you still don't have to do without the robust plants: how about a whole succulent table, for example? Here the green roommates find a very special place and at the same time transform a boring piece of furniture into something unique. How to do itsee "Succulent Table: DIY Video Instructions".

Plant Ideas for the Garden

Succulents are not only creative eye-catchers in the home - they can also amaze in the garden.

• A rock garden with succulents conjures up an almost desert-like atmosphere in the home garden. For this dreamlike succulent decoration, it is worth creating a bed with stones and various succulents in between. Basically all hardy succulent species are suitable for this, such as houseleek (Sempervivum) or opuntias (Opuntia).

• The vertical cultivation of succulents is not only possible in the apartment: succulent arrangements can also be hung outside as a vertical garden. Small gardens in particular benefit from the space-saving succulent decoration, because it is very easy to conceal unsightly concrete walls or oppressive privacy fences.
• A great decoration with succulents for the garden, but also for the apartment, consists in planting old bird cages. These are filled with enough cactus soil and then planted from all sides with different types of succulents. Combinations of small and hanging succulents are particularly interesting, with some larger specimens as accents. Succulents that have been planted in the birdcage have the additional advantage that they are particularly easy to overwinter: if it gets too cold outside for certain types of succulents, the birdcage planted with succulents can simply find a new place in a suitable room in the apartment - this eliminates the hassle of digging up or repotting succulents that are not hardy in winter.
• The succulent decoration in the garden becomes particularly meaningful when you plant it in shapes. Whether as a large heart or in standing letter pots made of iron wire, shaped succulents always attract everyone's attention.

Blooming succulents are a very special eye-catcher. In our special article we introduce you to the most beautiful succulents with flowers.

Many thanks to Floragard for the support!