You can create your own lush succulent garden no matter how limited your space. Here’s a guide to crafting a miniature succulent garden in a pot.

Crafting a Miniature Succulent Garden

By Viveka Neveln
Updated on January 18, 2024

Succulents are celebrated for their vibrant hues and delicate textures, making them ideal for replicating a desert landscape in miniature. This DIY succulent garden is perfect as an outdoor centerpiece, combining rocks, a variety of succulents, and diverse surface covers for a visually striking display that’s also low-maintenance.

Materials You’ll Need:

  • 18-inch diameter, 8-inch deep pot
  • Small bag of cactus mix potting soil
  • Five fist-size rocks
  • Dwarf Euphorbia milii (half gallon)
  • Assorted succulent cuttings (about 25)
  • Crushed black lava rock
  • White pumice (for under blue tumbled glass)
  • Light blue tumbled glass

Creating Your Miniature Succulent Garden:

  1. Prepare Your Container:
  • Choose a pot with an 18-inch diameter and an 8-inch depth to accommodate the succulents’ root systems.
  1. Layer the Base:
  • Begin with a layer of cactus mix potting soil, ensuring it provides good drainage for the succulents.
  1. Arrange Rocks:
  • Place five fist-size rocks strategically around the pot to create visual interest and help anchor the succulents.
  1. Plant Your Succulents:
  • Start with the Dwarf Euphorbia milii as a focal point. Then, nestle about 25 assorted succulent cuttings into the soil, spacing them evenly for balanced growth.
  1. Add Texture and Color:
  • Sprinkle crushed black lava rock around the base of the succulents to enhance drainage and add texture.
  1. Decorate with Glass:
  • Layer white pumice beneath light blue tumbled glass to create a contrasting surface cover that complements the succulents’ hues.
  1. Care Tips:
  • Place your mini succulent garden in a sunny spot outdoors, ensuring it receives ample sunlight and minimal watering to thrive in its desert-inspired environment.

By following these steps, you can cultivate a captivating miniature succulent garden that brings the beauty of desert landscapes to your own outdoor space.