These days, making your own succulent arrangement is all the rage. A few months ago, I purchased REAL mini succulents…and I think I watered them to death. Now I’m onto the faux succulent variety, and I’m preaching the virtues of these beautiful, realistic specimens. In less than one hour, you can make the easiest faux succulent arrangement ever!
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Faux Succulent Arrangement Supplies
This succulent project requires only three supplies plus a planter or container.
- Succulents: These typically range in price from $4-6 each. I always suggest using an odd number for arrangements.
- Preserved moss: One bag is all you need.
- Desert foam bricks: I used three small bricks.
I opted for this tree trunk planter as a container for my succulents:
Directions for Assembling Succulents
Honestly, this is the easiest arrangement I’ve done all year! Follow these simple steps to get started.
Step 1: Insert foam, and fill in empty spaces with moss.
You’ll notice I didn’t fill the entire container with desert foam. Instead, I inserted moss into the empty spaces and placed my succulent stems at an angle into the foam.
I used this green Spanish moss because it doesn’t detract from the multi-colored faux succulents.
Step 2: Cover desert foam with moss until fully concealed.
I used Tacky Glue to adhere my moss, but you can use the adhesive of your choice.
Step 3: Insert faux succulent stems into foam bricks.
To make the succulents flush with the foam base, I trimmed the stems with wire cutters. For more visual appeal, try alternating colors (reds, greens and blues) as well as styles (cascading versus upright).
The finished piece will look something like this, depending on the succulents and planter you choose…
..and here’s how the succulent arrangement looks in my living room today:
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The old wood container with the natural texture of moss are a perfect background for the succulents – delightful!
Thanks so much, Carol! I enjoyed making this, and it was one of the easiest arrangements I’ve ever done.
I am supposed to be grading essays, but I am having more fun viewing your projects. 🙂 This is great and it looks so easy!
Ha ha. Glad I’m a good distraction. 😄 This was so easy I almost feel guilty calling it a tutorial.
The succulant arrangement looks amazing! I cannot wait to try my hand at one. Your instructions are easy to follow. I’m enjoying your blog very much!
Thanks, NC! Let me know how it turns out or if you have any questions. Happy succulent-ing!