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How to create a succulent bowl

A step-by-step guide to designing your very own. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 20 Jul 2021

Low maintenance, easy-care, good-looking greenery? Succulents are the answer!

With the huge array of varieties, textures, tones, and shapes, it's never been easier to design your very own succulent bowl that will take pride of place on your benchtop, balcony or garden.

WATCH: Charlie Albone's guide to succulents 

Which succulents should I use?

There are no rules here, use whichever succulents take your fancy! Some succulent varieties are easier to grow than others – if you're a real black thumb, try Echeverias, Aeoniums, or snake plants. Try to combine two or so taller plants, with a few smaller ones in different shades and colours. You can even choose some cascading ones.

What you'll need

Your vessel of choice (we love wide and shallow ceramic or terracotta pots – make sure there's a hole for drainage), potting mix (opt for a succulent/cacti one if you can), pebbles, gardening gloves, a small spade, a selection of small succulents.

Succulent-varieties

Step 1

Layer some rocks or pebbles in the base of the pot if you have them - this will help with drainage.

Step 2

Add your succulents! Carefully take them out of their planters and gently loosen the roots a little, then arrange them how you would like them to sit in the pot.

Succulent-bowls

Step 3

Once you're happy with your arrangement, add the potting mix to fill the bowl. You may have to shift the succulents carefully with your hands to fill in the gaps. This is where you might like to add some pebbles to the top – it looks great and stops the soil from splashing up when you water them, but don't worry if you don't have the room.

Step 4

Once you're finished, pop your succulent bowl in its designated spot. Choose somewhere that's well lit – they work perfectly on a windowsill or patio. Water it sparingly once a week or so.

Succulent-bowls

Once you've planted your succulent bowl, you'll find that they multiply very fast! It's really easy to grow succulents from cuttings as this happens - soon you'll be able to create lots of succulent bowls to fill your home or give as gifts!

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