These past few weeks I have been dreaming of a Spring garden, but it’s not quite time. I don’t think Old Man Winter is done with us yet. I decided on a compromise and put together sweet diy indoor succulent garden, to pacify me until I can get busy outdoors. It’s been many years since I have had a succulent garden, but from what I have seen on Pinterest lately they are having a bit of a renaissance.
Every garden needs a little friend. I found an adorable little ceramic garden bunny at my local dollar store.
Here’s what you need to recreate this garden:
small rectangle basket
basket liner (I used a aluminum mini loaf pan, since it fit my basket perfectly.)
medium to large rocks
potting soil (I used Miracle Gro’s Moisture Control soil)
sand
2 – 3 small succulents
moss
Line your basket with an aluminum or plastic liner. Line the bottom of the container with rocks, to ensure good drainage. Add soil over the rocks. The soil needs to be very well drained. You can use cactus soil or do like I did and make your own. Mix two parts potting soil with one part sand.
Add your plants, and cover exposed soil with moss and rocks. I purchased a small bag with a variety of mosses from my local craft store. I like the different shades and textures it gives the planting.
When shopping for your succulents, look for ones that are very green in color. They will do better in indoor lighting. Since we’re on the topic of lighting, succulents need a lot of sun to survive – so be sure that your garden is getting plenty of sunlight from a window. They will not survive in a dim corner.
Water your succulents sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Have you ever grown succulents indoors?
Wow that looks so nice! If you bought that in the store I could see it going for like $50 or more! I love the little bunny!
I tried doing house plants for a while but was unsuccessful. But that looks so neat I may have to try it again. And maybe because they don’t require as much maintenance I will have better luck. Thanks!!
Look at it so cute as can be!! We’d have to name the bunny, of course. 🙂
For some reason I have the hardest time with succulents (even though I love them). Give me something leafy and I’ve got it but somehow I’ve killed a cactus. That has to take work, right?
That is the cutest little garden! Love it!
I have never had any kind of garden. I should try an indoor one.
I haven’t had a cactus garden in years! This Spring basket, especially with the bunny rabbit, makes such a lovely display. I just might have to create a similar basket for myself for the dining room table.
I have just started getting into gardening. I really want to do an indoor one now!
This is a cute idea, especially since I’m SO ready for Spring. It would make a great centerpiece for our coffee table.
I love your indoor garden. The ceramic bunny is the perfect additional touch. I have an Aerogarden and various other plants on different window sills depending upon how much sun they need. I might add a basket like this to my collection.