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Create a succulent centerpiece!
It's still cold to plant outside, but these sweet succulents are perfect to play with indoors!

Posted by Lori from Enola, Pennsylvania, United States • Published See Lori 's 7 projects »
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  • How to make a vase, pot or planter. Bird Cage Succulent Planter - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather your supplies, along with an assortment of succulents. Make sure to cover your work space to make clean up easy!

  • How to make a vase, pot or planter. Bird Cage Succulent Planter - Step 2
    Step 2

    First I took cut a piece of heavy watercolor paper in a circle to line the bottom of the cage. Then I cut the rim off a paper bowl and used my glue gun to cover the edges of the bowl with moss, letting it fall over into the bowl.

  • How to make a vase, pot or planter. Bird Cage Succulent Planter - Step 3
    Step 3

    To plant the succulents, put a layer of stones in the bottom of the bowl/planter. On top of that add potting soil designed for succulents. It is very light and drains well. Wet soil is deadly for succulents.

  • How to make a vase, pot or planter. Bird Cage Succulent Planter - Step 4
    Step 4

    Lastly, add the plants. Tucks some moss and stones in around to create a natural feel.

  • How to make a vase, pot or planter. Bird Cage Succulent Planter - Step 5
    Step 5

    I finish it off by sitting the bowl into the cage and adding some moss to fill in any open spaces that show the bowl. Now you are ready to display!

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