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holiday succulent ornament selection of succulents and the finished product of the ornament ball with succulents

How to Make Your Own Succulent Ornaments

Succulents are versatile and popular houseplants that can bring a touch of natural beauty to your holiday decorations. Creating your own succulent ornaments is a fun, hands-on project that adds a unique and festive flair to your home. Whether you're a succulent enthusiast or just looking for a fresh holiday DIY, follow these simple steps to craft beautiful ornaments that can last for months.

7 Steps to Crafting Your Own Succulent Ornament

1. Gather Your Suppliesholiday succulent ornamente step 1 gathering supplies

Start by collecting the materials you’ll need: burlap, twine, floral wire, succulents (either small potted varieties or clippings), and well-draining soil (a mix with perlite works well). Optional items like decorative ribbon or natural moss can be added for an extra touch.

2. Prepare the Soil Baseassorted succulents on white

Choose a well-draining potting mix to ensure your succulents stay healthy. Form a small mound of soil about the size you want your ornament to be. Cut a piece of burlap large enough to fully wrap around the soil mound.

3. Create the Base for Your Ornamentholiday succulent ornament step 3 finish tying up burlap

Wrap the burlap tightly around the soil, shaping it into a ball. Trim any extra fabric, and secure the burlap with twine. Be sure to leave a long piece of twine or ribbon at the top to use for hanging your ornament later.

4. Plant Your Succulents

Gently poke a hole in the burlap-covered ball using your finger or a small stick. This will create a space to insert the succulent roots or stem clippings. For established plants, ensure the roots are well tucked in; for cuttings, insert deep enough for stability. Press the burlap and soil around the plant to hold it securely in place.

5. Add Extra Support

Since these ornaments will be hanging, additional support may be needed to keep the succulents in place while they establish roots. Shape pieces of floral wire into "U" pins and use them to anchor any loose succulents, especially those that tend to droop.

6. Complete Your Ornamentholiday succulent ornament step adding succulents to ball

Continue adding succulents until the ball is covered, allowing some space for the plants to grow. You can incorporate trailing varieties for a cascading effect or small decorative items like pinecones or holiday berries for a festive touch.

7. Display and Careholiday succulent ornament finished product

Hang your succulent ornament in a bright location where it will receive plenty of sunlight. Avoid watering it for the first two weeks to allow the succulents to establish roots. After that, lightly mist or add a few drops of water whenever the soil feels dry. With proper care, your succulent ornament can last up to nine months before the plants need to be repotted or refreshed.

Add a Personal Touch to Your Holiday Décor

Creating succulent ornaments is a wonderful way to mix natural elements with holiday cheer. Planning on making some this season? Visit us to pick up your succulents and supplies, and don't hesitate to ask our experts for advice on caring for your indoor plants.