How to Make a Sedum Wreath
Sedum wreaths, wreaths made of live sedum plants, are characterized by large blooming flowers. A common name for sedum is stonecrops. Sedum plants are succulents that store water in their leaves, stems or roots, allowing them to survive in hot, arid environments. Sedum acquired its name from its ability to grow and thrive in areas filled with stone and rubble. Wreaths made with sedum are practical, as they need less water and are able to survive with minimal care during the hot months of summer.
Things You'll Need
- Deep pocket wire wreath frame
- Moss (sphagnum-moss, Spanish moss)
- Potting soil
- Time release fertilizer
- Scissors
- Sedum cuttings of choice
- Chop stick
- Bucket of water
Instructions
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Soak the moss in a bucket of water until it is thoroughly saturated.
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Lay the wire frame on a table, rounded side down and remove the detachable backing.
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Wring the moss out and fill the curved part of the frame with a dense layer. Trim the moss to fit just to the edges. Use your hands to separate the moss and form a trough down the center of the wreath. Fill the trough with potting soil.
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Remove the sedum from its pot and shake soil from the roots. A 20" frame holds approximately 20-21 plants.
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Make holes in the soil with chop sticks for planting the sedum. Place a sedum plant in each hole and pack soil around plants until they are firm and stable.
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Encircle the wreath with a variety of sedum plants until it's full and visually pleasing. Add additional moss to surround the sedum plants if you desire a fuller look.
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Water thoroughly and leave wreath lying flat for a week or until plant roots take hold and are stable.
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