This pretty living DIY pumpkin succulent centerpiece comes together in minutes.
Some succulents can tolerate cold temperatures, but thisfresh fall centerpiecewill do better if protected from chilly weather.
Choose a pumpkin with a flat top to help the moss stay in place.
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Cinderella pumpkins have a great shape for this project.
Keep adding more succulents around this first group, packing them tightly together.
Not sure whatkinds of succulentsto use?
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Start withhens and chicksandsedums.
They come in an array of interesting colors and textures and offer varieties that stay small.
Good air circulation is also essential.
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Avoid letting water pool around the pumpkins stem.
Treat the centerpiece like any houseplant.
Give itbright, indirect lightby setting it near a window indoors or on a sheltered deck or balcony.
Keep it away from heaters and vents that can cause major temperature shifts.
The pumpkin flesh will eventually rot away, and the succulents will root into the soil.
Arrange your faux succulents and glue in bits of moss to cover the edges and any gaps.
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