Wonderful decoration ideas using succulents!

[claudine]

Trellum - this is a lovely idea! I'd like to decorate "T" this way, because it's the first letter of my boyfriend's name
Mariam - This thread is very inspiring, isn't it? I found a few other lovely tables:

 

[ACSAPA]

I actually think it's pretty cute that they're using succulents in bridal bouquets and wedding decor. I just hope that they are replanting them after the party because they still look alive. I like the glass table that has the succulents growing underneath.

 

[Trellum]

Same here, ACSAPA. I hope they replant them, because I'd hate to think those poor things were used as decoration and then left to die That's why I'm not a big fan of using succulents for handcrafts, because some of those works require you to sacrifice the succulents you use... like when you elaborate decorative wreaths...

 

[ChanellG]

@ACSAPA and @Trellum, I also like this idea. I think it's a great way to be eco-friendly by using cuttings that can later be replanted and used to grow more plants. What a great thing for a newlywed couple's garden as well. The plants could grow with them over the years.

 

[Trellum]

I loved the way you put it, Channel! Actually I think that's a really wonderful idea!!! Must be so wonderful to see the cuttings grow and become beautiful plants! Not just throwing them to the trash (which sadly usually happens after being used for this kind of things). I think that's such a meaningful idea.

 

[Trellum]

Trellum - this is a lovely idea! I'd like to decorate "T" this way, because it's the first letter of my boyfriend's name
Mariam - This thread is very inspiring, isn't it? I found a few other lovely tables:

A very lovely nd interesting idea indeed What a way to use an old table!!! I mean, you could completely change the look of an old table by painting it and then adding the succulents I love how versatile succulents are

This cake is really beautiful:

 

[claudine]

Same here, ACSAPA. I hope they replant them, because I'd hate to think those poor things were used as decoration and then left to die That's why I'm not a big fan of using succulents for handcrafts, because some of those works require you to sacrifice the succulents you use... like when you elaborate decorative wreaths...

I couldn't agree more! I always feel sorry for succulents that are used only as a decoration It's just cruel.
As for wreaths, I think that those succulents are alive, they're planted on something like this:

This is a beautiful wreath:

 

[ChanellG]

The succulents on that cake are probably fondant. You wouldn't want to put anything non-edible on a cake

@Trellum, I have a small succulent cutting in water that someone gave me a few weeks ago. It has rooted, and even grown a bit, but I'm wondering if it's too soon to plant it out.

 

[Trellum]

Awesome! Well, I usually plant my things when they have already rooted, because some plans start to get rotten after a bit. So be careful not to leave your succulent in the water for too long

 

[Trellum]

I couldn't agree more! I always feel sorry for succulents that are used only as a decoration It's just cruel.
As for wreaths, I think that those succulents are alive, they're planted on something like this:

This is a beautiful wreath:

The second wreath is just exquisite I liked the fact they mixed in several plants together to create this... the result was wonderful

I loved this terrarium:

 

[Trellum]

Wow, that coffee table! I am in love! I forgot who asked me, but I think the only succulent I have moved around is a cactus. I repotted it, and it did do fine. Until, I accidentally left it outside during a winter day. I think I was rearranging the house and moved all plants outside, since it was warm. As soon as I get moved, I am going to try some of these ideas out. I guess being scared to move a plant is only going to hold me back from doing something awesome!

So sorry to hear about your cactus! But the death can only be blamed on the fact it was left outside in winter, so I'd not doubt your repotting skills if I were you Just do it once you get the chance, if you are the really creative type... you will surely love it! Just try, you lose nothing

 

[claudine]

The second wreath is just exquisite I liked the fact they mixed in several plants together to create this... the result was wonderful

I loved this terrarium:

I love this terarium too, it's adorable! It looks like a very tiny garden that you can take with you wherever you go.

I really like this table decoration:

 

[sweetkymom]

Beautiful ideas. I do have to say that hens and chicks grow just about anywhere and in anything. They multiply rather fast.

 

[claudine]

Beautiful ideas. I do have to say that hens and chicks grow just about anywhere and in anything. They multiply rather fast.

It must be nice to see hens and chicks everywhere, succulents are so pretty! Here, where I live, you have to plant them if you want to see them, they aren't native to my area.

This is a funny way of using a bird cage:

 

[Trellum]

That one is so beautiful! What a beautiful idea, it's actually a nice way to use a cage. I recognize most of those succulents. I could definitely do something like that for my future mother in law!