Succulents are unique and eye-catching plants that deserve a vessel that matches their interesting charm.
Tucked in back, the tin lid adds color and kitschy style.
Use a white cup for a modern look or an ornate one for a vintage feel.
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The plants are shallow-rooted so they will live happily in a teacup.
Beer Can Cactus Planter
Prickly pear cactus(Opuntiasp.)
sprouting from an empty beer can shows that anything can become a potential planter.
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Moss and wood add texture to the calming arrangement in this upcycled planter.
Using a tiny screwdriver, remove the radio’s back panel.
Slip the container inside, replace the back panel, and plant.
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Typewriter Garden
Celebrate a portable typewriter’s years of service by bringing it to life with succulents.
After the cavity is clean, nestle a small planting containersuch as a disposable food storage bininside the typewriter.
Fill each thermos and its lid with cactus potting mix.
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Add plants, firming the potting mix around the root zones.Water plants when the soil is dryto the touch.
Light Fixture Succulent Planter
Turn the cone-shape metal shades of a desk lamp into a wall planter.
Start by removing the lightbulbs from the shades and disconnecting all wiring.
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Fill any holes in the bases of the shades with silicone caulk to prepare them for planting.
Fill the shades with potting mix and add succulents.
Colorful gravel adds a fun accent.
Credit: Ryann Ford
Credit: Ryann Ford
Credit: Ryann Ford
Credit: Ryann Ford
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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