Simple DIY Mother’s Day Gift Idea for Plant and Wine Lovers
If you're looking for a unique container for your succulents, try planting them in this glass wine bottle! It's sure to make a statement!
You can find a variety of empty wine bottle planters online or check locally as well. If possible, look for options with a drainage hole to help the arrangement last longer.
Here's what you'll need to make this beautiful arrangement (click the links to purchase the products online):
- Wine bottle planter
- Succulent soil
- 3-5 succulents
- Top dressing and tools
Design
You'll want to start by planning out your arrangement. I like to place the succulent plants in their approximate locations while still in their pots so I can move them without making too much of a mess.
Remove soil
Once you know how you want the design to look, it's time to prep your succulents! Pull the succulents out of their pot and gently remove as much of the soil as possible. If you happen to pull off some of the roots in the process don't worry! Your succulent will survive just fine
Fill the planter with soil
Fill your planter almost to the top with soil. This will ensure you have enough soil to fill the planter without adding more later, but also allows some wiggle room to put the succulents in without the soil spilling over the edge.
You can fill the neck of the pot completely with soil to make sure the soil doesn't shift after you water a few times. If your bottle doesn't have a stopper, you can add one or just fill the bottle so that it doesn't come out the end of the neck.
I highly recommend using a well draining soil for succulents, especially in a glass container, to prevent the roots from rotting.
Start planting in the center
I've found it's easiest to start an arrangement by planting in the center. In this case, I planted the larger Echeveria in the center and nestled the roots until the soil until they were completely covered.
Add other large succulents
At this point you'll want to add any other large or focal point succulents.
Fill in the rest
Add smaller succulents around your focal point to fill up the rest of the planter.
Add top dressing
Finish off your arrangement by adding a layer of top dressing. This helps the arrangement look complete and more professional. It also helps keep the soil in place.
Care
Once your arrangement is finished, leave it for 2-3 days without water to allow the roots time to heal. After the 2-3 days, water like you would any established arrangement.
The great thing about these planters from Looking Sharp Cactus is they have a drainage hole. This will make watering and care so much easier!
Keep your arrangement in an area with bright, indirect sunlight to help it stay looking compact.
These wine bottle arrangements will look great in any setting. You can use them as a wedding centerpiece, as windowsill decor, or anywhere else you can think of! They also make great gifts.
This article originally appeared on Succulents and Sunshine.