I have a new love affair and it’s Succulents. I know I’ve been talking about plants a lot lately. But when I get on a roll, I get on a roll. There’s something about their unique looks and easy care that’s appealing.
Here is a sort-of terrarium I made for our house and just used a big hurricane type of jar I had already, but it doesn’t have a lid. I planted this on Mother’s Day and it’s still doing well.
Then for Mother’s Day I made my Mom a terrarium.
That picture was taken in-progress obviously, and I hadn’t added the layer of moss on top yet. But hers came out really pretty, and is doing ok, we think. It keeps getting a lot of condensation which they are supposed to do, but it doesn’t go away unless she wipes it. Hopefully it will be ok?
And here is my latest succulent that I put outside.
Isn’t that crazy looking, but so pretty? It’s a Senecio-Himalaya succulent and I got it at our nursery. Love love love it!
I also found that our nursery has a MUCH bigger selection of succulents rather than the big home improvement stores, but maybe that’s just my local store. I’d check out your nursery (if you have a good one) first because they tend to have some really exotic ones. And everyone wants an exotic succulent right?
Are any of you succulent lovers? If you have any tips I need to know let me know! I know they take very little water, so that’s nice. :)
For more info and an easy tutorial on how to make a terrarium, Sarah just did a post so check it out. No need for me to recreate it. Hope you all enjoy the long holiday weekend…and buy some succulents!! :)
xxoo,
Decorchick!
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I’m fascinated by the succulents! So many choices! I may give up on my African violets and try those. I already have the containers. Love how yours turned out!
Great looking! I’ve always loved them too, but I’ve always killed them. .Sooooooo, I buy the faux…LOL They look so real..
Ok now you and Sarah have motivated me to do some, love them too! I bought one pre-made from Home Depot, but now I want to do some on my own!! Great job!! Happy weekend :)
I love succulents. My favorite are the Hens and Chicks. I’ve wanted to make some kind of terrarium but I worry that our apartment won’t be warm enough for them in the winter but maybe I could just bring it to work and put it in my office during the winter.
I was at Marshall’s today (out here in Southern CA) and they had a whole display of potted succulents, great prices too! Thought of your blog post :)