I made the decision to buy a wreath base rather than constructing my own after seeing what other people had done with living wreaths and succulent wreaths. Daniel, from whom I first purchased my succulent cuttings, advised ordering a form from Topiary Artworks. I finally came to the conclusion that they were the best choice after further research. They have fantastic prices and high-quality wreaths. The 15 Living Wreath was my purchase. It is a decent size, and I had plenty of plants to fill it with thanks to the 200 succulent cuttings I received.
How long do succulents last?
The wreath can endure up to five years and will alter over time. When the wreath starts to overgrow, it can be cut into cuttings, which can then be planted in a new wreath frame.
How often do you need to water succulents?
Think about the succulents’ natural environment. These areas, which are dry and arid, frequently go weeks, months, and (rarely) years without receiving adequate watering. But when it rains, it pours and saturates the ground, allowing the succulent’s water reserves to be replenished.
How can you tell if succulents need water?
Depending on where the plant is positioned, you only need to water your succulents once or twice a month, unlike other houseplants. The issue is frequently overwatering. Your succulents are probably overwatered if they are mushy, soft, and have translucent leaves. The leaves will begin to decay and turn black if the overwatering is left unchecked. Wait till the soil is absolutely dry before watering.
Should you spray succulents with water?
They are sprayable. Cacti and succulents don’t require moist, humid environments. They need to drink water thoroughly and completely before doing nothing else. Despite your desire to water or spray them, wait until the soil is once more dry before doing so.
As part of the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series, I’m joined today by a wonderful group of blogger pals who are also sharing their summer DIY wreath ideas. To discover exactly how they produced their wreath design, click on the links below it.
How many succulents are need to make a wreath?
It’s surprisingly simple to create your own succulent wreath. From more than 60 plant families, you can choose the forms and textures that you want. For this wreath, florist Mark Kintzel selected species of the genus Echeveria, whose geometric leaves resemble flowers; Sedum, a low-growing, rounded green plant; Pachyphytum, whose fleshy, plump leaves are covered in a powdery white coating; Portulacaria, a compact, green shrub; and Gasteria, a spiky tongue-like plant closely related to aloe.
Craft paper should be used to cover the workspace. The wreath frame should be submerged in water for 30 minutes, removed, and then let to drain for 10 minutes. If you want to hang the wreath frame, attach florist wire to the rear.
Remove the succulents from their containers and clean the roots of any remaining soil. Succulents should be placed in a circle that is the same size as your wreath to help you plan your design.
Make a hole in the wreath with a screwdriver, spreading the netting and the sphagnum moss a little to make room for the root system. Insert yourself quite deeply, but don’t pierce straight through.
Snip the mesh surrounding the hole with scissors to widen the entrance. Squeeze the wreath’s sphagnum moss tightly around the succulent root’s base after inserting it into the hole.
Put a floral pin around the stem or leaf of each succulent to secure the plants. This will keep them in place, especially if you intend to hang the wreath before they have had six to eight weeks to fully root in the frame.
Once all of the plants are in place around the frame, finish by wrapping Spanish moss around the succulents to complete the wreath and cover any exposed frame elements.
Once a week, or anytime you notice it starting to dry up, soak the entire wreath in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes. A weekly spraying will be helpful for succulents as well.
How is a live wreath made?
1. Soak your sphagnum moss and potting soil in water. Note: You may mold both of them into the wire more easily if you moisten them beforehand.
2. Fill the wreath with soil after lining it with sphagnum moss. The soil won’t spill and cause a mess thanks to the moss.
3. Carefully around the wreath with your plants. To securely secure, pat down the area.
4. After a week or so, water your wreath and let it sit flat. The roots will have more time to expand and firmly attach in the soil as a result.
5. Display the wreath. Depending on its size, you could even put the wreath flat on a table to create a lovely centerpiece for a spring-themed feast.
6. To ensure that the wreath lasts as long as possible, water it two to three times a week. The simplest method is to either soak the wreath in the sink or, if it’s outside, spray it with a hose.
How should a living wreath be maintained?
How to Maintain Live Garlands, Swags, and Wreaths Throughout the Holidays
- Purchase only fresh products. Your greenery will stay longer if it is more fresh when you acquire it.
- To Save the Greenery, Soak.
- Put misting first.
- Consider antiperspirant sprays.
- Maintain Calm.
- Consider using outdoor displays.
Can succulents be grown in just rocks?
It should be obvious that succulents will thrive when planted in rocks given these circumstances. They drain very well and do not retain water, which eliminates the possibility of root rot. This does not include another component of soil, though, since all plants need nutrients.
Although succulents are not particularly hungry plants, they do need certain nutrients to grow. Other micronutrients like zinc or iron are needed in smaller levels, whereas macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are essential. The plant won’t grow at all or last very long without these nutrients.
By their very nature, rocks don’t release nutrients quickly enough to keep the plants alive. They are composed of minerals, but since they decompose so slowly over time, they are not appropriate for growing on their own. Additionally, they often don’t retain enough moisture, allowing the roots to quickly dry out after draining practically instantly.
Sadly, this means that succulents cannot thrive permanently without soil in rocks. If not given regular care, they may survive for several weeks or even months on the nutrients found in the stems and leaves.
How can a contemporary hoop wreath be made?
Remove a few fern parts, but leave a short stem so you can attach it to your hoops. Snipping off the individual leaves will usually be simpler and provide you the greatest creative freedom when making your wreath.
Step 3: Cut a piece of floral wire and use it to fasten your fern or other greenery to the hoop.
As you wrap the vegetation in wire, bend and shape it. Fortunately, the wire is thin and is readily concealed by the flowers and/or greenery. But to prevent the greenery from moving when the wreath is hung up, you’ll need to wrap it very tightly.
Place the Queen Anne’s lace over the ferns and around them. Really coming together at this point!
After securing the stems to the hoop wreath using florist wire, cover the wires with the previously added greenery. It always operates flawlessly. It can take some fiddling before the wires are buried, but once they are, nobody will notice.
Step 6: Add a charming, rustic finishing touch by tying a small bow of jute thread around the middle.
The jute bow gave the wreath additional gripping power and helped conceal more floral wire.
Tips for Hanging and Displaying your New Wreath :
Flowers can be placed at the bottom or on the side of contemporary hoop wreaths. Use a Command light clip or a wreath hanger. Since the light clips are transparent, you cannot see them and they precisely retain the hoops. If your door is made of metal, you can also use a magnetic hook or a suction cup hook. Alternatively, you may attach a nice ribbon to these wreaths and hang them from it. I ordered a transparent door-mounted wreath hanger from Amazon. In addition to your front door, these wreaths look lovely on your interior walls, closet doors, hutches, above mirrors, etc.
Consider using imaginative placement to bring some spring into every room of your house.
Simply cut the wire when you’re ready for a change to reuse your greenery and flowers on another project. These contemporary hook wreaths turn out to be a really affordable decorating effort.
I wish you all had fun with this tutorial. I’m excited to speak with you once more in a month!
What do you use as wreath spray?
When the weather starts to warm up, we get the want to go outside and start cleaning up the yard. I also want to replace my entrance door decor at this time. A lovely wreath is one of the best ways to enliven your home’s door. Due to the cost of the materials, wreaths are frequently expensive. The longevity of your wreath should be preserved for as long as feasible.
A UV fabric sunblock spray is an excellent method to stop any fabric porch décor from fading. For both indoor and outdoor materials, I currently use Force Field UV Sunblock. It dries quite rapidly and has a minimal scent at first. Always test color fastness on a hidden area of the fabric. I use this on all of my wreaths and porch pillows even though my porch is covered. Before putting on display, give the item at least two hours to completely dry.
What is the lifespan of a real wreath?
Depending on the storage circumstances, fresh wreaths endure three to eight weeks. Your wreath will survive the longest if kept in a refrigerator or out in the cold weather. When it’s warm outside or indoors, your wreath will endure the least amount of time. A wreath that is properly moisturized and waxed lasts longer than one that is hot and dry.
What type of foliage is used for wreaths?
Watch for vegetation and interesting natural discoveries.
From about September on, you can start using grasses, teasels, and seed heads to make wreaths. As fillers for making up the bulk of the wreath, holly, ivy, prickly evergreen yew or spruce, rosemary, pine box, privet, and other softer evergreen greenery all perform nicely.
Fruits like rosehips, berries, crab apples, spindle berries, callicarpa, and sloe, as well as deciduous garden shrubs like dogwoods, are excellent for providing color. Look for bare twigs with lovely lichens or buds, such as early hazel catkins and ash and beech catkins, that form before Christmas. Your wreath will be more distinctive the more variation, texture, and color you can add.
If wild collections are not available, trimmings from Christmas trees, rosemary purchased from a store, or a bundle of greenery purchased from a florist can all be used.
For succulent plants, what do you put on top of the soil?
Colorful pebbles, Polish white pebbles, Brown wood pebbles, gravels, sand, crushed charcoal, rocks, and green moss are some of the most well-liked topdressings for succulents.
 
Topdressing is an excellent ornament. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, which is ideal if you want your indoor containers to have a more elegant appearance. Topdressing plays a significant role in the overall look of many outdoor environments. They may have an impact on the message you choose to make. Each type of topsoil should be carefully chosen depending on its usage and overall design, from the rugged appearance of gravel to the pop of color supplied by various types of moss.
To give variation to the collection, it’s entertaining to include various varieties of top dressing. You can apply very distinct top treatments on similar-appearing hybrids. It makes it simpler for you to recognize your plants.
More importantly, topdressing can make taking care of your plant on a daily basis much simpler. A chunky top dressing, such as pebbles or gravel, might be beneficial for plants that are prone to root rot and fungus problems in order to prevent water from sitting against the lower leaves. Since succulent soil mix is extremely light and has a tendency to fly everywhere easily, heavy topdressing also helps soil stay in place when watering.
Avoid using moss or other non-porous materials as topdressing since they retain moisture and keep the soil wet for a very long time and all succulents demand a well-drained medium.
 
How frequently do succulents need to be watered?
During the months that are not winter, when the temperature is above 40 degrees, you should water your succulents every other week. You should only water your succulent once a month in the winter (when the temperature falls below 40 degrees), as it goes dormant at this period.
A few situations constitute an exception to this rule. Because their tiny leaves can’t hold as much water as other varieties with larger leaves, some varieties of succulents need to be watered more frequently. In the non-winter months, feel free to give these small leaf succulents a water if they appear to be thirsty. When they are thirsty, succulents generally exhibit a wrinkled appearance. But always keep in mind that being underwater is preferable to being overwater.
To survive, do succulents require soil?
Regular potting soil from your yard won’t work for succulents since they need soil that drains. Select cactus soil or potting soil that has been mixed with sand, pumice, or perlite. Be gentle when repotting because succulent roots are extremely brittle.