Succulent wreaths are a beautiful and unique way to incorporate these trendy plants into your home decor. They are perfect for adding a touch of greenery to any room or for displaying on your front door to welcome guests. While it may seem daunting to create your own succulent wreath, it is actually a simple and enjoyable process. By following a few easy steps and using the right materials, you can create a stunning succulent wreath that will be the envy of all your friends. In this guide, we will take you through the process of making a DIY succulent wreath step by step, providing you with all the information you need to create your own beautiful creation.
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Materials Needed
To make a DIY succulent wreath, you will need the following materials:
- Sphagnum moss wreath form
- Floral pins or greening pins
- Scissors
- Wire cutters
- Floral wire or fishing line
- Succulent cuttings (I ended up using over 100 cuttings for my 12″ wreath)
Soak the Wreath Form
1) Soak the sphagnum moss wreath form in water until it is relatively moist but not dripping wet. This will help the succulent cuttings to take root and keep them from falling out.
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Poke Holes in the Wreath Form
2) Using a pencil or a chopstick, make a hole in the moss and insert a succulent cutting.
3) Secure it in place with floral pins or greening pins. Repeat this process, working your way around the wreath form until it is completely covered in moss and succulent cuttings.
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Secure the Succulent Cuttings
4) To make sure that the succulent cuttings stay in place, wrap them in floral wire or fishing line, securing them to the succulent wreath form.
5) Be sure to use wire cutters to trim any excess wire.
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Hang and Display Your DIY Succulent Wreath
6) Allow your succulent wreath to dry and take root for a few weeks.
7) Once the succulents have established roots, you can hang and display your stunning creation. I’m still too chicken to hang mine, so I just display it on a table or kitchen island. When it isn’t on display, I have my DIY succulent wreath under a covered porch with bright, indirect light so the cuttings don’t stretch.
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Caring for Your DIY Succulent Wreath
To care for your succulent wreath, mist it lightly with water every few days (literally one of the only times it is acceptable to mist), making sure not to overwater. Once the cuttings have established a robust root system, you can water it with a sprayer hose attachment also. Another way to water your DIY succulent wreath is to soak it in a shallow tray of water when the moss is dry. Avoid placing the wreath in direct sunlight or in areas with extreme temperature fluctuations.
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Tips for Creating a Stunning DIY Succulent Wreath
- Choose a variety of succulent colors and textures to create visual interest
- Use different sizes and shapes of succulent cuttings for added dimension
- Create a focal point on your wreath by using a larger succulent cutting in the center
- Experiment with different arrangements before securing the succulent cuttings to the wreath form
Where to Buy Succulents Online
Want to know how to care for it?
Succulents generally have the same requirements which you can find in our comprehensive care guides below!
