This tutorial is one of our most popular posts from the archives, and for good reason, too! Our DIY succulents make for an easy, thoughtful homemade gift any time of year.
The beauty about succulents is that they can really be all different shapes and sizes…and any type of pot or container will work as long as there’s a drainage hole (love these, these and these).
As MKR taught us in the original post, you’ll want to stick to gritty, sandy, rocky soil. Fill your pots 3/4 full with soil. Next, remove succulents gently from containers, tapping off extra dirt, and arranging the succulents however you want inside the pots. If needed, add additional soil and gently pat around the arranged succulents.
Succulents are pretty hard to kill, but you still do need to water them. However, don’t drown your arrangement with a cup of water, instead pouring a little and wait until the dirt completely absorbs the water, repeating 1-2 times once a week (during the warmer months). The rest of the year, the plants need much less water.
As for sunlight, succulents do want it (and may lean towards the light if they aren’t getting enough). But it’s best to keep them out of all-day sun. If the succulents begin to yellow, that can mean too much sun or overwatering. Happy planting! Truly MKR
