Most houseplants will sit pretty all on their own. Place them in a stylish container, in the right kind of light and they’ll grow to be a happy mainstay of your decor. Other houseplants, such as succulents and air plants, may be a little harder to arrange appropriately. Rest assured, we’ve got clever and creative ways to put put these easy-to-love plants in the spotlight, ideas that you can do in the comforts of your own home.
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Succulents on Display
The variety of color, size, texture and growing habits of succulents can be super exciting! Combining them into an interesting arrangement can prove to be a little overwhelming. On their own, in complementary containers that match your current decor style, succulents will do quite well. It is super easy to find a container for your succulents. Typically, there is no need for drainage holes as the plants require very little water and because they do not have much for a root structure, the depth is not a huge factor. You can essentially use any vessel that appeals to your personal taste.
If you’d like to try a new way to show-off your sassy succulents, we’ve got some ideas!
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Succulent Window Frame
Like you’d hang your favorite Picasso painting, showcase your love for succulents in a framed piece of art along with decorative moss and any other design elements that suit your fancy. The frame puts a finished look to the masterpiece, and helps holds the plants together. For an easy, step-by-step guide, Better Homes and Gardens shows what materials you can gather and approximately how long a window frame might take to create.
Succulent Wreath
Similar to the window frame, a succulent wreath is another creative way to add living art to your home. If you have succulents that have stretched or lost some of their fully-boldy luster, this is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate them! Clip the best parts of the succulents from their base, as outlined by Better Homes and Gardens, to design a circular arrangement that will last for years!
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Succulent Bird Cages
Repurposing a bird cage into a suspended display of succulents is sure to be a conversation piece for all your guests. As mentioned earlier, the depth of a container is secondary to the style of a container when planting succulents. And the openings of the bird cage allow for a variety of plants to be used, such as String of Pearls or creeping varieties of sedum. Succulents and Sunshine shows a great tutorial on how to master this look.
Terrarium
The nice thing about a terrarium is the arrangement is almost self-contained, keeping it somewhat safe from accidental mishaps or protected from curious pets. Plus! With the right container, the display can be really engaging. The natural humidity of the glass of a terrarium helps keep the succulents happy, too.
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Air Plants In the Air
It’s an interesting concept, air plants, just hanging out, in the air with no need for soil or a container. They can settle into just about any nook, shelf or mini container in your house. For the smaller air plants, consider grouping them together in a votive-sized container for maximum effect. Or place them into decorative orbs to elevate them from a shelf.
Set larger air plants, such as Xerographica, in ways to show off their elongating, curly characteristics. Driftwood or interesting pedestals are quick and easy ways to support their tropical personalities.