This is so exciting!! It’s FrugElegance-Style Fall decor that we are totally in love with. DIY Succulent pumpkins are so popular and we just couldn’t wait to try for ourselves. They are easy to make, with a little bit of mess but well worth it. The supplies are reasonable and the finish product comes out simply gorgeous. There are so many ways to use them in your Fall home decor, inside and out. Larger succulent pumpkins make great front porch Fall decor. Medium size make beautiful table centerpieces. And the small individual size pumpkin succulents make perfect personalized place setting for your Thanksgiving table.
Items Needed:
- Pumpkins (Great assortment and prices at Trader Joe’s)
- Assorted Small and Medium Succulents
- Soil
- Sharp Knife (for Cutting Pumpkin)
- Optional: Moss Soil Cover (ex: Sphagnum Moss)
Start by covering a table with newspaper or brown paper since cutting and cleaning out the pumpkin seeds can be a little messy. Have a bowl handy for those pumpkin seeds, you might want to roast them after, yum!
Carefully cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin. The amount of space needed depends on the size of your pumpkin and succulent(s). A small pumpkin would be about one inch around. A medium pumpkin about 2-3″ and a large pumpkin 3-6″ or even more. You need enough room be able fit at least one small succulent. When working with larger pumpkins, try to work with different size and color succulents. Start with the larger size succulents in the back and placing smaller to the front. Optional: add moss cover throughout.
For care and getting the most out of your Succulent Pumpkins. They only need a small amount of water. Best to spray a midst once to twice a week. To help keep the pumpkin from rotting place a 1/4″ piece of cardboard under the pumpkin. This helps absorb any moisture from building up. Place your succulent pumpkins in bright light but avoid major temperature shifts, avoid placing near heaters, freezing temperatures and rain. And when your pumpkin is past it’s prime you can plant the succulent pumpkin in a larger container. If using a very large pumpkin, cut some of the top away. The flesh of the pumpkins will rot away and succulent roots will grow.
Another option, if you rather not cut a pumpkin: there are many awesome Succulent Pumpkins using large flat shaped pumpkins. Simply spray adhesive to stick lots of moss around the top of the pumpkin. Then arrange succulents throughout the moss. SO easy. We hope you give one of these fabulous ideas a try! You can find more Fall favorite DIY projects and recipes on throughout the blog.
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