How to Make a Mini Succulent Garden for a Portable Potted Display
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:
- Prepare Your Container:
- Choose a pot with an 18-inch diameter and an 8-inch depth to accommodate the succulents’ root systems.
- Layer the Base:
- Begin with a layer of cactus mix potting soil, ensuring it provides good drainage for the succulents.
- Arrange Rocks:
- Place five fist-size rocks strategically around the pot to create visual interest and help anchor the succulents.
- 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.
- Add Texture and Color:
- Sprinkle crushed black lava rock around the base of the succulents to enhance drainage and add texture.
- Decorate with Glass:
- Layer white pumice beneath light blue tumbled glass to create a contrasting surface cover that complements the succulents’ hues.
- 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.