Springtime Succulent Planter

Contributed by Trish Gau, The Hive Overland Park

Succulents are such easy plants to grow and care for; a piece falls off and you can just start a new one! Eventually you'll need some new containers to hold all of your baby succulents. Whether you are propagating your own or you buy them at your local store, it is easy to make your own succulent planter with a few simple items.

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For this project you will need:

• Containers (one smaller than the other)

• Small bag of concrete or cement

• Container for mixing and something to stir with

• Cooking Spray

• Tape or weight to hold smaller container down

• Succulent(s)

The containers you use can be any size. I have used ice cream 1/2 gallons, takeout containers, and here we used little nesting snack bowls. You can also use a large container and put a few small cups inside to make a planter with multiple spaces for succulents as pictured below.

It is best to do this project outside because it can be a little messy. Wear a mask and goggles for extra protection. Measure out your concrete (Quikrete works well) according to package or at about 3.5 parts concrete to 1 part water. Mix well adding more water if needed. Do not add too much water or your project will take a long

time to set. Spray the inside of the large container and the outside of the smaller container with cooking spray. Pour the concrete mix into the larger container and press the smaller one inside, making sure to leave a little space so that your container has some integrity when you remove the mold.

Use the painter's tape to hold the smaller container in place and level, or use pebbles or other weight to hold it down. Depending on the size of your project, it could take a few days to fully dry. Be patient! Once the project is mostly dry you can remove the mold to allow air to flow around and fully dry the concrete.

Then you are ready to plant your succulents! These containers can also be painted at this point if you would like. I added a felt pad to the bottom of the one that I keep on my kitchen counter so it doesn't scratch. They make a great little spring-time gift for a middle-stage (or any stage) friend!