Do you have a black thumb when it comes to all things green? Try a new trend and add some succulents to your home. They are fairly easy to grow; however, the best part about this trend is all of the gorgeous faux varieties that are popping up in stores everywhere. This is one type of artificial plant that will look amazing in any style of home décor. Pick some up at a craft or home store near you and try some of the ideas below for displaying them. You can find the real variety in home improvement and even grocery stores. There is no reason not to try this trend out in your own space.
A simple candle holder can become a pot for succulents, real or faux. Add some moss to a clear glass container or paint them instead. Candle holders can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes to match the décor in your apartment. A long candle holder like this one is perfect for the center of your coffee or dining room table as well.
Succulents come in all shapes and sizes, too, making them perfect for all homes and apartments. Add the small ones to tiny containers and you’ll have a miniature way to show them off in your home. Containers for succulents can range from glass to plastic to wicker and more. These tiny glass containers are actually vials for jewelry crafting. Add a magnet to the back of them to add some green to your refrigerator!
Succulents can also go vertical! The artificial variety can be hot-glued into a frame and hung on any wall. The real variety can go vertical as well and create a real, living piece of art for your home. You can arrange succulents within frames, big or small, and you might even add them to a wreath form for a green addition to your front door.
Clump a wide variety of succulents together in any container for a show-stopping display. They are perfect to fit together in any planter, box or even a little wood wagon. Let your imagination run wild, and look for containers already around your home that succulents will look good in.
Looking for a more modern way to embrace the succulent trend? Purchase or make some small clay containers and drop in succulents. These mini pots can be grouped together or put in separate rooms of your home. Even a small nod to the trend in your home is an appropriate way to jump on board the succulent train. Making your own DIY terrarium is another creative way to get started with succulents.
Don’t forget to give the gift of succulents to others as well. Remember those black-thumbed friends, and give them the gift that keeps on giving. They will love the look, and you will be passing on this trendy yet easy-to-maintain plant. You may even want to keep extras of these on hand just for gift giving purposes. Enjoy these ways to embrace the a trend that seems to be popping up in magazines and online everywhere. Grab your succulents (real or artificial) and give this one a try in your home today!