Looking to add the latest succulent trend to your home decor this Spring? Make this easy succulent wreath. Watch the how-to wreath tutorial video to see how to make a spring wreath with succulents. A living wreath is a beautiful way to decorate with spring decor.
Succulent plants are trending in home decor this Spring and Summer, and who can blame us?! These ornamental plants are often super easy to care for, requiring very little water and minimal sunlight. They are seen in vertical gardens, air plants, home gardens and more, on every lifestyle blog around. It is succulent mania, and we are loving it! So let us show you how to DIY.
Spring Succulent Wreath Supplies
- Wire Wreath Form
- Peat Moss
- Floral Wire
- Bowl with Water
- Heavy Duty Scissors
- Various Succulent Plants
- Ribbon (*Optional – can use wreath hanger)
More Fun Spring Tutorials
How To Make A Succulent Wreath
Making this spring living wreath is easy! Scroll down to see step by step photos or a step by step video wreath tutorial.
1. Soak the moss.
Soak moss in a bowl of warm water for 10-20 minutes.
2. Wrap wreath form with moss.
Wring moss dry, and mold around your wire wreath form using your hands to shape.
3. Wrap wreath in floral wire.
Wrap floral wire firmly around the moss and wire wreath form, until the moss is securely in place.
4. Add succulents to wreath.
Add succulent plants at the roots to the moss, with soil still around your roots. Be sure to tuck the roots beneath the moss.
5. Wrap roots in wire to secure to wreath.
Secure in place with wire. Work your way around the wreath, until you are happy with the end product.
6. Hang the wreath.
Cut a piece of ribbon your desired length, so that you can loop it around the top of your wreath. Hang on your door from a hook or nail.
*To care for your living wreath, keep moist with a water bottle. Make sure the wreath receives some morning sun, but is in shade the rest of the day. Direct harsh sunlight will damage your wreath.
Spring Succulent Wreath Video DIY
Watch the video to learn how to make a spring wreath (living wreath) with this succulent wreath tutorial.
Living Succulent Wreath
Supplies
- 1 wire wreath form
- peat moss
- floral wire
- water
- 1 heavy duty scissors
- 20-30 succulent plants
- 1 wreath hanger or use ribbon
Instructions
- Soak moss in a bowl of warm water for 10-20 minutes. Wring moss dry, and mold around your wire wreath form using your hands to shape.
- Wrap floral wire firmly around the moss and wire wreath form, until the moss is securely in place.
- Add succulent plants at the roots to the moss, with soil still around your roots. Be sure to tuck the roots beneath the moss. Secure in place with wire. Work your way around the wreath, until you are happy with the end product.
- Work your way around the wreath, securing succulents all the way around, until you are happy with the end product.
- Cut a piece of ribbon your desired length, so that you can loop it around the top of your wreath. Hang on your door from a hook or nail.
Notes
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Comments & Reviews
Melissa Q. says
Oh my gosh, this is so fantastic. I love succulents! I’m so tempted to try this out!
ubc says
The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards
Monica says
I saw one like this last year and tried to make one on my own but I’m following this tutorial next year.
Tarin says
This is a fun idea. I might just use fake succulents.
Amanda Kollina says
It looks really cool. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely use your instructions. I love plants and gardening. I wonder how long this would last?
doramaswow says
Oh wow, this is absolutely amazing! I have a soft spot for succulents, and I’m really tempted to give this a try!