Today I have 5 great ideas for succulent containers.
Seriously, I’m addicted to succulents (in case you hadn’t noticed!) and when I was in Arizona I purchased a few tiny specimens to play with. I’d rather have succulents than roses (although I did have roses too ;)
I love the textures, the shapes, the colours, and the fact that they look beautiful in pots ranging from concrete, to clay, to glass … happy little sigh.
I found several of these containers at garage sales. Note the tiny little G. Wolff & Co pot. It’s such a treasure, and was a steal at .25 cents! I’ve since done a little research on that pot and found the maker. You can check him out here. Unfortunately this little gem may end up costing me, because I won’t be able to hold back if I ever run across any more (I think I’m in love ;)
As I mentioned, succulents look good in just about any pot and I especially love them in glass containers filled with rocks or pebbles.
I simply placed a few rocks and a little soil in the bottom of the glass container, set the tiny succulent in and filled the sides with pebbles. It will need repotting sooner rather than later, but it works for quite a while. Just be sure to not over water it because there is no drainage. Drainage is key people! (See my link at the bottom of this post.)
For the larger concrete pots, I like to put the succulents in a plastic liner first.
Here I recycled a food container. I punched holes in the bottom with scissors, placed rocks on the bottom, added a bit of soil, inserted the succulents and filled the sides with soil.
After a good watering and draining, I put it in the pot.
5 Great Ideas for Succulent Containers
- Concrete pots. I used a liner, but if the concrete has holes for drainage, you don’t need to.
- Rock-filled glass containers. You can find tons of glass containers at garages sales and thrift stores.
- An old toolbox
- Cake pans, muffin tins
- A ladle … basically any kind of junk!
For even more container ideas, and if you’d like more information on caring for succulents and to find out my “dirty” little secret, check my post Tips for Overwintering Succulents Indoors
Barb
Thank you for the suggestions on care and containers💕💕
Ann
You are most welcome Ann! thank you for stopping by xo
Thanks for the tips, Barb! Side note on Guy Wolfe–I became aware of him through Martha Stewart’s magazine and then bought a few of his pots. A friend and I were in CT once and saw a sign for his pottery–I may have screamed like a teenager in the presence of her favorite rock star. (Ok–I did.) We spent some time looking at his pottery and also talking with him. He is a character, to be sure!!!
Oh that is so amazing Roxanne! where have I been that I did not know of Guy Wolff?! and he was in a Martha Stewart magazine (which I probably have because I own only about 100 of them ;)
Thank you so much for sharing, and for stopping by Roxanne xo
Barb, do you use an particular type of soil? I’m very good at killing all plants so I need all the help I can get!
Hi Carol! ummm, you can read my “dirty” little secrets if you click the link “Tips for Overwintering Succulents Indoors”
Good luck!
I never enjoyed succulents until you!
I really enjoy your blog offerings. Beautiful photography and informative posts. Lovely collection of succulents, and the G. Wolff & Co was a great find! The value added here is the great planting visual you’ve provided. Add some Air Plants to your collection – they look amazing together.
Thank you so much Susie! I truly appreciate your kind comment … so thoughtful. I will admit to sometimes placing a (fake) air plant in some of my arrangements! ;)
Lovely containers Barb-Oh my! I have just started a small succulent collection myself and have found a wonderful little store in Calgary called “Plant.” It has so many unique items and tons of succulents.
I will definitely follow your advice on the plastic food container for the larger succulents. I’ll have to check out Mr. Wolff as this pot is adorable!
Thank you Kathy! I checked out that store and it looks amazing … I’ll have to go there someday! Have fun with your succulents!
Such wonderful ideas, Barb! I haven’t had succulents so far, but reading and seeing this makes me want to go out and buy some! And some beautiful containers ;-)
Thank you Rosie! Yes, the containers are just about as much fun!
I love how popular succulents have become lately. When I lived in California many years ago, we grew them outdoors. My late mother-in-law had a gorgeous rock garden along the side of her house, planted entirely in succulents.
Hi León, I’ve been smitten my whole life … I grew up on farm in the flat dry prairies with the coldest winters ever, but my mom had tons of indoor plants. She grew a jade outdoors in the summer and brought it in during the winter and it grew as big as us kids! I should try to find a photo of it – it’s amazing!
Dear Barb,
Another lovely post! Great container ideas. Especially thank you for the introduction to Guy Wolfe pottery. I just checked out his site and his work is amazing. The only drawback for me wrt real pottery (and concrete) is the weight. They are so heavy and I simply won’t be able to buy any of them (may be a tiny little one). I’ll just have to enjoy them from your shots ;-)
Ginny
Hi Ginny … I’m smitten with his work and story. And yes concrete is heavy … but perhaps you could find the faux concrete pots that are made of fibre? there’s some really good ones out there these days. Thank you so much for stopping by! xo
Barb, every time I read your blog I become informed about the subject and want to go do it. Succulents are the best vitality aura for homes and Feng Shui practices recommend them. I love your pots, too, and all these different methods are a must try! Thank you so much for sharing with us. xox
Thank you so much Elle! I appreciate you stopping by (and yes! to good Feng Shui!)
Hello!
I love succulents too, their texture, shape, resilience, and they are so easy to take care. Even tough I live in the northeast, I manage to have them all year long, but by the end of winter (like now) it’s almost painful to see how they are craving to be outside. I think, like me, they feel the blues of winter :)
I do love your pictures.
I am a recent (well, last few years..) convert to succulents! I have cold hardy ones outside; and because our summer heat is intense, they are perfect and survive beautifully. I have a few indoors, but they start to take up so much valuable counter/ledge/top space that I have to limit them! And of course, they photograph so wonderfully!