Make a Living Wreath from Succulent Cuttings
You need:
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Succulent cuttings
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Wire florist frame (usually 12 inch round, purchased from florist shops or craft stores)
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Sphagnum moss
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A light potting mix
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Wire or fishing line
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Pencil or screwdriver
What you do:
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Make a loop at the the top of wreath with wire or fishing line so you can hang your frame when completed.
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Lay Sphagnum moss down flat
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Place wire frame on moss
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Pack moistened soil into frame
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Wrap moss around frame and soil
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Secure to frame with wire or fishing line and wrap tightly
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Plant succulents into wreath with pencil to make holes.
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Press moss around roots, don't plant them too closely, leave room for succulents to grow
Keep the frame laying flat for at least 6 weeks while roots grow. Then hang on a fence or door. You can even bring inside in winter. Makes an interesting table decoration with candles in the middle.
Water by placing in a pan of water for 5 minutes. Let succulents dry completely between watering.
Fertilize with 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer every 2 months.
How to make a Succulent Ball from cuttings
You will need:
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Succulent Cuttings
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2 hanging baskets, detaching the chains
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Spagnum Moss for lining the baskets
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Wire to tie the two baskets together
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Wire cutters
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A lump of polystyrene
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Potting mix
What you do:
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Remove the hanging chains from the baskets
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Line the hanging baskets with the sphagnum Moss
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Fill the baskets with potting mix
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Make a hollow in one of the baskets and place in the polystyrene, this will improve drainage and ensure the potting mix fills up to the edge of the baskets
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This is the tricky bit! Snap the two baskets together as quick as you can so you don't loose any potting mix
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Secure the two baskets together with the wire
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This is the fun bit! Start lining your basket with succulents. Don't plant too close to each other as you need room for growth.
The basket needs to rest for a couple of weeks for the cuttings to take hold. When ready, reattach one of the chains and hang your basket and add a couple more cuttings at the base.
Your masterpiece is done!
