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Using Succulent Plants In Your 4th of July Parties

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018by Giancarlo Perlas

It’s that time of the year again when we can take out all those accessories and decorations for the 4th of July parties. If you don’t already know, succulents like CAL Farms 2″ Beautiful Assorted Variety Succulents are also great attention grabbers. If you want your party to stand out, you might have to incorporate 4th of July decorations with succulent plants.

It’s red, white, blue, stripes, and stars. How could these decorations be complicated? If you already got existing pots and containers, all you need are paints and paintbrushes.

If you’re good with your hands, simply paint the colors of the American flag on the containers. That will put a touch of patriotism in your succulent decorations. You don’t even have to take out the whole plant for you to paint on the containers. Just simply put the container on top of an old newspaper and paint away.

You could also search for a star-shaped container and plant different types of succulents in them. The overall look would be similar to a wreath and you could even turn this into a vertical garden. You can put them up on your door, so your guests will see your patriotic decorations as soon as they arrive.

Ribbons and Flags

The simplest way to incorporate patriotism into your succulents decorations is through the use of ribbons and flags. Print out mini flags and put them on toothpicks. You can then stick these into the pots and containers. That way, the flag will be noticed along with the plants. You could also use red, white, and blue ribbons and wrap them around the containers and the pots. You could even tie the ribbon on the “branches” of the succulents.

Quotes

Print out different quotes from your favorite American heroes and past presidents. Okay, just print the ones from our forefathers. You could even turn this into a quiz night where your guests could guess who said the particular quote. If a quiz night is not your thing, you should simply put up the quotes to remind your guests about the real meaning of Fourth of July (because surely, it’s not just about barbecues and beers).

Stickers

You should never put stickers on the succulents, but maybe you could stick these decorations on the containers or the holders. There are many Fourth-of-July-themed stickers that you can buy in bookstores. They could easily transform your succulents into July 4^th decorations.

Colors

There are different kinds of succulents. Everyone loves looking at these plants, so it’s very easy to decide which succulents to choose from in your 4th of July parties.

Succulents come in different colors, too. This means you can choose succulents of the blue, white, and red varieties. By simply mixing these colors together, you could create a look that’s very American.

Another interesting idea is to make a “container” that looks like the American flag. There should be slats for the “stripes” and a big empty square on the upper left corner for the “stars.” You can fill these up with the succulents of your choice (as long as they are of the right colors).

5 Creative Succulent Containers You Can Find In Your Homes

May 21, 2018by Giancarlo Perlas

The great thing about succulent plants is that they are so versatile in terms of styling and planting that there are literally hundreds of ways you can incorporate them into the designs of your homes through beautifully-crafted succulent containers like the 6 In Set 2.5 Inch Owl Pot Ceramic Flowing Glaze Base Set Succulent Plant Pot Cactus Plant Pot Flower Pot Container Planter.

As an alternative, you can also use quite a number of containers that you can find in your household. Whether these are old mason jars or crates, you can easily turn these into something that your guests would go gaga over once they see your succulents in them.

Here are some 5 creative succulent containers that you can easily find within your home:

1. Mason Jars

The past couple of years saw how creative we can be with mason jars. We use them for drinks, as a trinket holder, a dessert container, and even a fish bowl. What’s stopping us from using mason jars to hold together our succulent plants. As long as you drill tiny holes on the bottom of the jars, there should not be a problem with the soil’s ability to “breathe” and “drain.” Mason jars come in various sizes and colors, so you will never lack of options.

2. Crates

If you have old crates of beer or cola bottles but you can’t seem to know how to dispose it off or where to use it, you can turn them into containers for your succulent plants. The crate is best used if you’re planning to grow different varieties of succulents. You won’t have to look for different containers for the different varieties you are going to plant. Instead, you can simply put these all together in one crate. And if they have the same process of maintenance, then all the more better because you can take the crate out under the sun and put it back in the garden in just one go.

3. Canned Goods

Have you ever been so attracted to a canned goods’ design that you buy it without even knowing what’s inside the can? If it’s even edible? Mexican canned goods have some of the most colorful and creative designs on them. If you have ever downed a can of chili con carne, don’t just throw away the can afterwards. Clean it. Dull the edges. Then, plant your succulents in them. There’s no need to re-color the can because that old-school charm is exactly why we like it.

4. Salt & Pepper Shakers

You don’t always need large containers for your succulent plants. You can make use of salt and pepper shakers to start propagating your succulents. Eventually, when they start to grow, you can transfer them into a bigger container.

5. Coriander

You may think this is an ordinary kitchen tool, but a coriander is actually the best container for your succulent because you won’t have to drill holes on them anymore. As household items go, corianders are the most naturally suited for succulents because of their draining capacity.

Understanding The Different Materials Used For Succulent Containers

April 10, 2018by Giancarlo Perlas

Having succulents like CAL Farms 36 of 2″ Beautiful Rosettes Succulents Weddings or Party Favors or Succulent Gardens in or outside of your house is cool enough. What makes it cooler, though, is the pots that they come with. The different colors and textures could make everyone, even the most anti-plant person in the world, fall in love with. The common materials used for succulent containers are ceramic, plastic, wood, metal, and glass.

Which material for succulent containers do you like best? Which material is ideal for your garden? In order to determine what kind of material you must choose, you must first identify the climate in your location and the arrangement of the succulents in the pot.

1. Ceramic or Terra Cota

Ceramic and terra cota pots like 6 In Set 2.5 Inch Owl Pot Ceramic Flowing Glaze Base Set Succulent Plant Pot Cactus Plant Pot Flower Pot Container Planter are both breathable materials, which means that they work best in areas that do not get a lot of air flowing. You can use them both for indoors and outdoors. However, if you’re going to use it for outdoors, you must be careful about putting it under direct sunlight because ceramic can get very hot and might dry out the plants. The hard thing about using terra cota or ceramic is they can be quite heavy, so it’s difficult to move them to other places in your garden. These types of pots are also fragile, so you have to be careful moving them around.

2. Plastic

Plastic is another option for succulent pots. Unlike ceramic, plastic pots are lighter, though they are a lot less breathable. Water does not evaporate to well in plastic pots. If you use a well-draining soil, that is one solution to the “breathable” problem of plastic pots. This shouldn’t be a big issue for planters because plastic pots have a range of colors and sizes and designs that it’s hard to ignore them.

3. Wood

Another interesting material to use for your pots is wood. You can use a driftwood to house your succulents. This is one of the best options for outdoor gardens because it can survive under direct sunlight since it stays cool and retains water. However, if you’re planting in an area with less sunlight and airflow, you will notice that wood can easily rot or keep your soil wet for too long. It may also break down over time. Wood may not last as long as ceramic, plastic, or other kinds of pots. But if you choose the area for it well enough, it can make your garden look gorgeous.

4. Metal

You can use metal, yes, but you have to be extra careful about this material because it changes temperature and can heat up the soil quickly. Metals can also rust, unless the pot was specifically made for planting. If it is not, the rust will be unhealthy for the succulents.

5. Glass

Using glass as decorative piece for your succulents is a great idea. However, you must remember that glass doesn’t have drainage holes. You’ll have to drill holes in them. It is not as breathable as other materials, too, meaning that unless your container has a wide opening to allow a lot of airflow, glass may not work as a material for your succulent pot. It can also get dirty easily, so you’ll have to clean it every chance you get.

Properly Planting Succulents In Containers

December 1, 2017December 5, 2017by Giancarlo Perlas

Succulent plants practically take care of themselves, making them the perfect indoor plants that you and even your little ones can easily take care of. These plants are foolproof picks when it comes to beautifying your gardens and even the inside of your homes. However, to ensure that these will live long, you should know the proper planting of succulents in containers.

Succulents like CAL Farms Beautiful 36 of 2″ Assorted Succulents comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. If you want a particular theme for your homes, you can choose from these succulent plants and hopefully, even the young ones can be planted already.

Planting succulents is the best thing to happen to people who are always on-the-go. It is the easiest plant to take care of, especially because it needs very little sunlight and watering. There is, however, a strict schedule to follow when it comes to maintaining succulents but as long as you don’t put too much water in it or you don’t expose it to too much heat, then you’re good to go.

To plant it in containers, here are some pointers you can follow:

The first step is to go to the garden store and purchase what you need. Buy succulents in different colors and sizes. Make sure you can combine the types of succulents you will buy because having them in one container is what’s going to make them unique gorgeous. You should also purchase soil, gravel, and container there. Once you get back to your home, head to your garden and begin planting the succulents. Fill the wide shallow dish with three quarters of potting mix and then cover the top with gravel. Unlike other plants, succulents don’t need too much room for its roots because they store most of their water and nutrients in their leaves.
Mix the soil and gravel well and moisten it with water. Make sure not to overwater the mixture because succulents can die with too much water. Succulents store water in their leaves and if you overwater them, the tissues can get damaged. You will know if your succulents are overwatered when the stems and leaves look puffy. There is also a general look of unhealthiness.
When you purchase the succulents, they are placed in a “nursery container.” Remove them from their containers and plant the largest succulent on one side of the pot. Surround it with other plants, but make sure to cluster similar plants together. The common succulent types are Echveria, Sedum, and Aeonium. Other types that you might love are Agave, Dudleya, Aloe, Cotyldedon, Crassula, Sempervivum, Graptopetalum, Kalanchoe, and Senecio.
Use a dark-colored aquarium gravel to surround the plants and make sure that the soil is covered. This will add to the aesthetic appeal of the succulent plants.

Make sure not to overwater the succulent plants and to expose them to the right level of sunlight. Let the soil dry out completely before watering them again. When the soil is still moist to the touch, this means that there is still stored water in the stems and leaves of the succulent plants. Remember also that during the winter season, most succulent plants enter a dormant stage. You may think the plants are dying, but they are actually just readying themselves for the next season—spring.