Oh Sweet Succulents

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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