DIY Succulents in a Seashell
by Alina Orozco
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Since I can’t resist buying succulents every time I’m at Home Depot, I had to come up with new way to display them at home. So that’s how the DIY succulents in a seashell came to be.
Why You’ll Love This Easy DIY Succulents Project
I’m not sure when the succulent craze began, but I’ve happily jumped on board and have yet to look back. Over the last few years, I’ve done a few succulent DIY projects, and I just can’t seem to tire of these cute little desert plants.
Since I’ve been slowly transforming the decor of our house to a more beachy vibe. It was something I resisted before. But now, I just want a beachy cottage with oceanic hues and seashells galore. Which is how I arrived at the latest DIY project and decided to combine my love of the beach with my love of succulents.
How to Make a DIY Succulents in a Seashell
Full disclosure; this isn’t a real seashell. If you’re looking for a budget friendly option, this Small Clam Shell Sculptured Replica is a great choice.
I took the succulents out of their tiny planters and gently massaged the excess soil from their roots. This allowed me to easily manipulate how I wanted the succulents to “sit” in the seashell.
For this easy DIY I used four succulent plants for this shell. Once I had the plants arranged, I added moss. I picked up my moss from Michael’s, which included some dried mushrooms, various moss and one that was dyed purple.
I loved how eclectic the package looked and thought it really added to the beachy vibe.
Pro tip: Succulent plants store water in their leaves, so they need very little watering! (Although, be sure to provide them with water during the hot summer months.)
They enjoy bright light, although some succulents do not like direct sunlight. If the plant begins to turn white, move to a bright area without direct sun. I typically water succulents once every two weeks.