Do you like suculents? They don't require as much water as many types of plants, or need to be planted in deep pots. Their roots do well in shallow containers– making them perfect for my less-than-perfect vintage and bargain finds.
Supplies: I used some stained china teacups, a broken bird mug, a marred lusterware bowl, and a bowl from Target's dollar bin for containers. You'll also need succulents, gravel and dirt. To make the little flags, I used plastic toothpicks and Japanese Washi Tape (this tape is Cath Kidson by Chronicle), and scissors.
Take the plant and roots in both hands and twist about midway through the roots, discarding the bottom part.
Place a layer of gravel in the bottom of the container, about 1/4 -1/2 inch thick.
Add dirt (not everyone uses dirt, many people just use gravel, but this was the advice I got from a woman who grows succulents).
Position the succulents– go for balance and symmetry if you're using more than one plant. Add a little gravel on top if you like.
I think it's SO cool how the plants look like flowers.
To make tiny flags measure out some tape, affixing it to the toothpick.
Fold it back upon itself.
And cut a little triangle out to make the flag shape. You can use a contrasting tape pattern too.
I was so glad to have a use for this broken bird mug.
And this sweet stained teacup.
It's so pretty how the plant seems to pick up the pink in this bowl.
It looks like a lush little forrest.
This peachy iridescent bowl looks ever better when it's full of succulents.
And another stained teacup makes a prim and proper home for these lovely succulents.
I'd love to hear you advice on growing succulents!
Beverly Pennington says
I love succulents and really like how you mixed them with the older china. XO Bev
MaryBeth says
I love succulents. I have a pinterest board of just these lovelies! I really like how you combined the cups with their contents. : )
Jane Harrah says
I like the idea of using old china to plant these. Cute!
Paty says
Hi Malia!
How I really love your ideas…
thanks for sharing!
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Becca says
Oh my gosh! I want to copy this so bad. I wish I had seen these before I sent out my mother’s day presents!! Super, super cute!
xo Becca
Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen says
Nice post. This would make a nice Mom’s Day gift.
Holly Lefevre says
Succulents are about the only things I don’t kill. I love their uniqueness. Your displays are so cute…love the little flags!
JaneEllen Jones says
Your tutorial was great, love succulents. Probably cause I don’t kill them. We even brought alot of hens/chicks with us from KY to CO and they’re still alive, spreading like crazy. They even stay out all winter. I do have one hydrangea plant my daughter gave me quite awhile ago, the fact that it’s still alive is a miracle to me, how I have no idea.
Your way of using things you had to plant the succulents was great so I’ll be scrounging around and going to buy some succulents for the house. I think they’re really pretty. I had quite a few African violets in KY but think it’s just too dry here as they died also. I even brought a few of those with us when we moved. Just about anything grows in KY without much effort but not here. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me.