Create your own living mosaic to hang on a wall, indoors or out!
This stunning succulent wall display takes your plant game to a whole new level.
Add a little charm and greenery to your home withbeautiful succulentwall art using plants and an old picture frame.
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Succulents are a natural choice for vertical gardens since they grow slowly and require little water.
Use this step-by-step guide to make living succulent wall art.
With smallpruning snips, cut stem sections one to two inches long.
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Remove the lower leaves.
Roots will sprout from these leaf nodes.
Let the cuttings dry on a tray for a few days before you plant them.
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This curing process causes cut ends to callus (form a thin layer of cells).
Cut naturally water-resistant redwood or cedar 1x3s to fit the back of the frame.
Nail orscrew into place.
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Set the Hardware Cloth
With the frame still face down, insert the hardware cloth.
The 1/2-inch grid is small enough to hold inpotting soilyet large enough to accommodate stems.
Staple the hardware cloth to the edges of the frame.
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This backing will be the finishing touch to your shadow-box frame.
Paint the Frame
Turn the frame face up.
Brush on a coat ofoutdoor paint, offering protection against the elements.
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If desired, paint the underlying box, too.
Add Soil
Allow the frame to dry completely before filling the box with potting soil.
Pour soil on top of the hardware cloth, using your hands to push it through the openings.
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Shake the frame periodically to evenlydisperse the soil.
Add more soil until it reaches the bottom of the wire grid.
Push achopstick or pencil through one squareof the wire grid into the soil.
This will create a hole to place the succulent and allow it to root.
Be sure to allow the leaf rosette to rest on top of the wire grid.
Depending on plant size, not every square will be planted.
For additional security, support the stems with floral pins or crafts clips.
Then, gradually increase the light levels to total sun exposure.
Don’t water the first two weeks.
Don’t hang it again before the frame is dry.
In hot areas, protect the plants from midday sun.
Indoors, set succulent wall art near a south-facing window.
Make your own creations for a personal touch that’s budget-friendly.
If you’re a thrift shop fan, we have21 projectsyou can do with your found objects.
Abstractsare a great fitfor a contemporary space, and no one will guess your piece is a DIY project.
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If your home has a boho aesthetic, make amacrame planterto add greenery with a vintage vibe.
DIY art is a wonderful way to make your home reflect your style.
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