Succulent Pumpkins are an easy Fall or Thanksgiving centerpiece idea. These will last up to 2 months and are gorgeous for Autumn decorating.

You can share succulent cuttings with friends to make this craft, and then replant them in your garden at the end of the season. I have made them with girlfriends several times, what a fun craft to do together...

An orange and green pumpkin topped with succulent cuttings for a Fall centerpiece.

Craft Supplies You Will Need

pumpkin(s) large or small, any size works!
assorted succulents cuttings (dirt/roots and dead bits removed)
green sheet moss
brown paper bag
scissors or garden clippers
disposable gloves
Aleen's Spray Adhesive
Aleen's Tacky Glue

A paper box filled with succulent cuttings and craft supplies to make a succulent pumpkin.

For several years, I have admired and been fascinated by these pumpkin centerpieces at Rogers Gardens in Corona del Mar, California.

I took a workshop and that is how I learned exactly how to make them at home. They are so easy once you know the secret tips.

A bright orange pumpkin topped with different colored succulents for a Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Looks so pretty to have different textures and colors of succulents...

A white pumpkin topped with succulent cuttings for a Fall centerpiece.

You could host a craft party, and do this project with friends and family. Have each person bring cuttings from their gardens and the supplies to share...

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Any Shape Or Size Pumpkin Works!

Top Project Tips

Add larger succulents in the center, have some smaller ones tucked in at the edges, and something trailing looks really nice.
You really can't go wrong, all the succulents blend so beautifully together.
The glue dries in 6-8 hours, dries completely clear, and will not hurt the succulents.
Pick your succulents with these tips in mind.

a thriller - dramatic larger focal point

a filler - smaller items to fill in the gaps

a spiller - something trailing or hanging down

A white pumpkin showing the succulents glued on top with a note to replant them in your garden.

Let's Make Succulent Pumpkins

Step 1: Pick a pumpkin to decorate, any size will work. You can take the stem off the pumpkin or leave it, but don't carve the pumpkin.

Step 2: Snip your succulents pieces. If you buy them, remove the dirt and roots. The succulents will live on the pumpkin, as you will mist with water weekly.

Step 3: Cut a brown paper bag open for a work surface.

Step 4: Spray adhesive spray or tacky glue on top of the pumpkin, cut a circle of moss that fits the top of the pumpkin. Press the circle of moss on the pumpkin.

Step 5: On a brown paper bag, pour fast grab tacky glue. Dip the largest succulent cuttings into the glue and push them into the center of the moss circle. Use a lot of glue so the pieces stick.

Step 6: Continue to add succulents and fill in until the moss is covered.

Step 7: Add some trailing pieces of succulents, some thrillers, and vary the colors and textures of the succulents.

Step 8: Care for your succulent topped pumpkin, mist once a week, and clean out any dry leaves or twigs.

The glue does not hurt the succulents, as long as you mist them weekly with water, they should last almost 2 months.

Succulent Pumpkin Care and Watering

Keep out of direct sunlight and rain. Indirect sunlight is best, and you can keep the pumpkin indoors or outdoors as long as under a covered patio. Mist with a spray bottle every week, if it's is wet, don't water, if super dry give it a spritz of water all over.

PRO TIP: Your pumpkin succulent should last as long as the pumpkin which can be 2 months or longer.

More Pumpkin Ideas

For more fall table ideas, try my: Thanksgiving Table Pumpkin Flower Centerpieces, and be sure to take a peek at my Fall Recipe Collection for delicious recipe inspiration.

Fall & Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Pumpkin-filled Thanksgiving Centerpieces are gorgeous on your table using bright fall-colored squash, pumpkins, flowers, and greenery.

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A collage showing Thanksgiving centerpieces made with pumpkins and fresh flowers for Thanksgiving centerpieces.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe ~ Low Carb Keto Snack Idea

Save the seeds from Jack-o-lantern pumpkin carving! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are great to top soups and sprinkle on salads. And they are a perfect low-carb keto snack idea. Roasting pumpkin seeds with buttery crunchy goodness is a simple recipe to make every Fall, and quite a fun tradition.

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A ceramic dish full of golden brown roast pumpkin seeds.

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