Come be inspired and see these Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Succulents. They add such charm and style to your indoor or outdoor home decor.
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Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Succulents
Although I love greenery around the house, I wasn't always a fan of succulents. These little guys grew on me (ha ha) and now I'm in love! 🙂 They look great in just about any container or planter and are fairly low maintenance. There are just so many Beautiful Ways to Decorate with Succulents.
Fun Fact: Did you know nearly all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti? Interesting.
Arrangements, topiaries, wreaths, and wall hangings are all great ways to display succulent plants. I literally see them everywhere. While at the plant nursery shopping for our annuals this year, I saw an adorable succulent garden nestled in a vintage birdcage. It was more than $50! Yikes! Although adorable, it was just too expensive to put in my cart and take home. It inspired me though.
Come learn how I made mine for $20 using Dollar Store succulents!
If you know me, you know I don't have a green thumb, I've killed very hearty and "easy to take care of" plants, so I decided to use faux succulents for my DIY. I think they look wonderful and authentic - no one would ever know they're not real. Bonus! No maintenance! Remember, I'm not good with plants.
How to Make a Succulent DIY
Supplies
- Birdcage or other planter
- Moss
- Floral foam
- Succulents
The birdcage used in this tutorial was found at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for 70% off, but you could use just about anything that fits your decor and budget. Vintage tins, tea cups, mercury glass vases, whatever you like!
All other materials came from the Dollar Store besides one of the larger succulents, which was also found at Jo-Anns.
Step 1
Take the floral foam and place it in bottom of the birdcage covering most of and surface. Cut and shape if necessary.
Step 2
Use the moss to cover the floral foam. Spread it out so none of the foam is showing.
Step 3
Push your faux succulents through the moss into the floral foam. Vary the height and colors of succulents. I tried to pick ones that looked good together no matter which way I placed them. And tada, you're done!
We plan to enjoy the succulent birdcage outside in our outdoor entertaining area, but it looks good inside too, so we'll see!
More Ways to Decorate with Succulents
Since there are so many ways to decorate with succulents, here's some inspiration so you can create a succulent DIY project or your own.
Almost anything can be repurposed for a one-of-a-kind container. I love the way these succulents look so elegant in the mercury glass vases. So charming!
Succulents can be whimsical too. Check out this Succulent Bird Bath by A Cultivated Nest.
Think of all the creative ways you could display your succulents. Inside the Fox Den has a Hexagon Popsicle Shelf featuring hers.
Create a little succulent garden anywhere. On Sutton Place created a succulent garden on her coffee table. How clever is that!
Geometric shapes are a hot decorating trend, too. You could definitely place your succulents inside a Geometric Terrarium for a cool display that looks great on a desk or window sill. Via Inside the Fox Den.
Succulents aren't just for your home, they're also great for decorating parties and weddings. Stagetecture shows you how to Feature Succulents in Wedding Decor.
Succulent plants and planters don't have to be expensive to add charm. How nifty are A Cultivated Nest's DIY Dollar Store Succulents and Containers??
Watch this video if you're curious how to create succulent planters and how to properly care for them.
Are you inspired to try decorating with succulents? Think outside the traditional for your planters and they'll reflect your personal style, which is what ultimately makes a house a home!
Pili says
I don't know how pretty was the vintage birdcage you saw, but yours is really beautiful!It is my pick for this week party, congratulations and thanks for sharing with us at Two Uses Tuesday!
Hugs,
Angie Rose says
I love the succulents in the birdcage, how cute! I collect birdcages and love to decorate with them 🙂
Erin says
I think I might start collecting birdcages. I love how pretty they are...especially with something like succulents inside. They are quite beautiful on their own too!
Christine says
Loving the birdcage you did, it looks great. I have been snagging up every bargain succulent I can find, I am determined to have real plants indoors and so far they seem to be doing good. Your faux ones look great. I wouldn't have known they were fake until I saw the tag.
Thanks for joining the DI & DI Link Party, we enjoyed having you and hope to see you again!
Erin says
Smart, Christine. I think I need to go back and see if I can find some more at the dollar store. The birdcage turned out better than I thought and want to make more projects with succulents!
Kim Smith says
These are really nice and I love your ideas. I have also planted a birdcage but it is with living succulents outside. So far it seems to be doing well. I am off to the Dollar Store with all your inspiration.
Erin says
Thanks, Kim! I think the succulents looks so good in the birdcage...I'm sure yours do too! There are so many way to use them. Good luck finding a Dollar Store succulents!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Erin, I love succulents, but we don't have enough sunlight inside the house to grow plants. I need to get some of those faux succulents, you can't tell the difference. The greenery would brighten up the house, make it seem fresher, even in the winter. Thanks for the idea!
Shehla Ahmed says
These are great ideas, thanks for sharing! I love succulents, but I never know what to do with them. I love the geometric terrarium so I'll use that somewhere! I stopped by from the I Heart Naptime party!
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by Shehla! The geometric terrarium is so stylish! Definitely a good choice! I think succulents look good anywhere!
Sam - A Happy Home In Holland says
I love succulents and have just bought a load more to have a play with and see what I can come up with. You have included some really lovely ideas in this post - the bird cage is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Erin says
Awesome. I hope this gave you some inspiration. Succulents are so versatile. They look great in just about any planter. Hope you have fun deciding what to do with yours!
Lucie says
I love this, Erin! The little birdcage is PERFECT, and so is the mercury glass. I seem to have pretty good luck with succulents, probably because you don't have to water them as much and they are a little harder to kill! Thanks for some great ideas..now, off to the Dollar Store!!
Erin says
I am loving the birdcage! It was so easy to make, yet not too expensive...love that! I'm glad you're having good luck with your succulents. I wish I had a green thumb, but these faux ones look pretty!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
These are all cute Erin! I think its a toss up between the birdcage and Mercury glass, I love them both. Ever since I heard that you could buy faux succulents at the dollar tree and dollar general I've been watching for them but so far no luck.
Katrin says
Beautiful! I love succulents and your bird cage is so pretty Erin! I love how low maintenance they are and they are just so cute!
Erin says
I know! So low maintenance, especially if they're faux!! I have been wanting a little birdcage and couldn't believe I found one for so cheap! Have a great day!