Easy Succulent Décor

I’ve recently discovered how easy succulent décor can be to incorporate into the home and garden. Not only are these plants low maintenance, but they’re beautiful to behold and come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.

If you live in Florida or the islands, you’re probably familiar with the aloe plant. These succulents thrive in our warm climate with little to no fuss. My family uses them to soothe burns, but they’re medicinal qualities include an abundance of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and have been shown to increase collagen production in your skin. I DO love that in a plant.

With the fall season upon us, I’ve decided to use my succulents for easy décor accents. My favorite is the Kalanchoe daigremontiana, better known as the Mother of Thousands (shown above and below). There’s a good reason for that name. This plant will produce thousands of “pups” or baby plants without effort, making it the perfect plant to proliferate throughout your landscape. If that’s what you’re looking for in a succulent. If not, beware. This plant can and will take over if you let it!

In anticipation of hosting Thanksgiving dinner, I bought these little ceramic pumpkin vases. Add succulents and moss, and I have an easy table centerpiece. You can use real pumpkins, too. Simply attach succulents to the top of your pumpkin or gourd using hot glue, then frame the base with moss. Both work and add an interesting touch to your holiday décor. As December approaches, try utilizing those Christmas cactus in the same manner, perhaps in a sparkly glitter vase.

Once the holidays pass, don’t fret. You can replant your succulents in the garden, or continue to enjoy them in containers. I propagated the aloe shown above from one of my larger plants, added a bit of root stimulator, kept it moist, and within a couple of months, it had three new stems. Your Christmas cactus will propagate in much the same manner.

So don’t dismay when the temperatures turn cooler this year. Your succulents will easily adapt to life indoors and are amenable to propagation come spring.