Succulent Pumpkins ~ Fall or Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Succulent Pumpkins are easy Fall or Thanksgiving centerpieces to DIY. These will last up to 2 months, and are gorgeous for Autumn decorating.
Cost: $20
Equipment
Materials
- 1 pumpkin(s) large or small
- 12-20 small assorted succulent cuttings (dirt/roots and dead bits removed)
- 1 piece green sheet moss
- 1 brown paper bags
- 1 pair scissors or garden clippers
- 1 pair disposable gloves
- spray adhesive Aleen's brand
- tacky glue Aleen's brand
Instructions
- 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.
- Snip your succulents pieces. If you buy them, remove the dirt and roots. The succulents will live on the pumpkin, as you will spray with water weekly.
- Cut a brown paper bag open for a work surface.
- 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.
- On a brown paper bag, pour fast grab tacky glue. dip largest succulent cuttings into glue and push into the center of the moss circle.
- Continue to add succulents and fill in until the moss is covered.
- Add some trailing pieces of succulents, some thrillers, and vary the colors and textures of the succulents.
- Care for your succulent topped pumpkin, mist once a week, and clean-out any dry leaves.
Notes
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. These succulents can be replanted right back into pots or back out in your garden.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.