DIY Mini Shell Planter
Recently I found a bunch of shell halves in a discount store and grabbed a handful, not knowing what I was going to make with them yet.
This little DIY succulent shell garden is simple to make and a cute way to display those tiny succulents that can get lost within a normal sized garden or pot.
A note on finding mini succulents – many places may not sell plants this small. If you already have succulents, check their pots to see if they’ve sprouted any ‘pups’. These are baby plants that either grow from the soil or propagate naturally when a leaf drops.
Succulents and cactus often grow pups. But if you can’t find any, you can always start by using a leaf or two in your shell and wait for it to grow.
This little DIY succulent shell garden is simple to make and a cute way to display those tiny succulents that can get lost within a normal sized garden or pot.
A note on finding mini succulents – many places may not sell plants this small. If you already have succulents, check their pots to see if they’ve sprouted any ‘pups’. These are baby plants that either grow from the soil or propagate naturally when a leaf drops.
Succulents and cactus often grow pups. But if you can’t find any, you can always start by using a leaf or two in your shell and wait for it to grow.
Can a shell be used as a planter?
Yes, seashells make gorgeous planters! Today I am going to show you how to take a small conch shell and use it to create a mini succulent shell garden.
What is a succulent?
Succulents are easy to grow plants that come in a variety of sizes, textures and rich colors. Succulents store water in their stems and leaves.
Yes, seashells make gorgeous planters! Today I am going to show you how to take a small conch shell and use it to create a mini succulent shell garden.
What is a succulent?
Succulents are easy to grow plants that come in a variety of sizes, textures and rich colors. Succulents store water in their stems and leaves.
You will need:
A shell Mini Succulents Soil Pebbles, pearl beads or other decorative items
To start, fill your shell with damp soil. Then carefully dig out your mini succulents from their pot, using something small like a teaspoon. Remove as much dirt as possible from the succulents, then plant them in the shell.
For the string of pearls, I cut a couple of strands off my plant and covered the ends with the dirt. This is easier than digging them out!
Once your plants are in, carefully spread pebbles or other decorations on top of the soil. I also used a smaller shell and some pearl beads to decorate. Sand (even colored sand!) would be another great option.
Place your mini shell garden in a bright spot, out of direct sunlight.
Keep in mind that once your succulents grow, you may need to replace them!
A shell Mini Succulents Soil Pebbles, pearl beads or other decorative items
To start, fill your shell with damp soil. Then carefully dig out your mini succulents from their pot, using something small like a teaspoon. Remove as much dirt as possible from the succulents, then plant them in the shell.
For the string of pearls, I cut a couple of strands off my plant and covered the ends with the dirt. This is easier than digging them out!
Once your plants are in, carefully spread pebbles or other decorations on top of the soil. I also used a smaller shell and some pearl beads to decorate. Sand (even colored sand!) would be another great option.
Place your mini shell garden in a bright spot, out of direct sunlight.
Keep in mind that once your succulents grow, you may need to replace them!
Succulents prefer soil on the drier side. For this little shell garden, the easiest way to water it is by using a spray bottle on the soil around once a week. Because there’s no drainage, they won’t need a lot of water. Overwatering can be a huge succulent killer!
Decorating with shells in the garden
I have loved collecting shells since I was a little girl. Anytime we went to the beach, me and my mom would take walks and collect lady’s ears, olive shells, whelks, sand dollars, and whatever caught their eye. I remember shells drying on the deck railing of the beach house and we would spend a quiet evening or rainy afternoon making animal sculptures out of some of the found shells. When we cleaned out. we found about 10 five-gallon buckets filled with shells she had collected over the years. I kept some, but couldn’t possibly keep them all. Also, searching for the shells and making memories while doing it is a big part of the appeal. So, I’ve carried on the shell-collecting tradition whenever I’m at a beach that permits it. (It is illegal to collect shells, rocks, sand, beach glass, etc. in some places.)
How do I make a mini succulent shell planter?
Put a small amount of succulent soil into the shell. Carefully remove the succulent from its container and separate the roots. Place the succulent plant into the shell and cover with soil. You leave the soil plain, or cover it with moss or pea grave
How do I take care of a succulent?
Watering
A succulent is a simple care plant. It should be watered in moderation when the soil is dry.
Lighting
Place your succulent planter in a place where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct or indirect sunlight each day.You might enjoy it as summer decor indoors, or outdoors as porch decor too!
Put a small amount of succulent soil into the shell. Carefully remove the succulent from its container and separate the roots. Place the succulent plant into the shell and cover with soil. You leave the soil plain, or cover it with moss or pea grave
How do I take care of a succulent?
Watering
A succulent is a simple care plant. It should be watered in moderation when the soil is dry.
Lighting
Place your succulent planter in a place where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct or indirect sunlight each day.You might enjoy it as summer decor indoors, or outdoors as porch decor too!