How to Plant Succulent Topiaries
Succulent topiaries have turned into a new art form for many gardeners. Ivy is beginning to be replaced by succulent plants, because of the succulents' interesting textures and blooms. According to The San Diego Tribune, posh resorts like the Wynn Las Vegas use succulent topiaries as part of their dramatic floral displays. In addition, succulents require little upkeep besides occasional watering and fertilizing. Plant a succulent topiary for its interesting look and low maintenance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wire topiary frame
- Peat moss
- Fishing line
- Bucket
- Succulents
- Bypass shears
- Chopsticks
- Florist pins
- Stick
Instructions
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Fill the wire topiary form with peat moss. Wet the peat moss, so that it is malleable and can reach all the small areas in your frame.
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Wrap a fishing line around your topiary frame to contain the peat moss. Leave an inch between each strand of fishing wire around the frame for planting your succulent cuttings. Place the entire topiary frame in a large bucket of water so that it is completely saturated.
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Cut the tops of your succulent plants with the pruner. You need an inch of stem for each topiary clipping. Cut 100 succulent clippings per a square foot of topiary space. Place your stems in water while you build the topiary.
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Use a chopstick or stick to make 1-inch holes in the moss of the frame. Place one cutting inside each hole. Hold the succulents in place with florist pins. Keep the finished topiary in the shade and gradually increase the light it receives every few days.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that you keep your topiary moist, but not saturated with water.
Pinch off new growth to prevent your succulent topiary from becoming untidy.
