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How to Display Succulents in Unique Ways

Succulents are growing in popularity and are easy to maintain – perfect for home decor! Check out these 25+ unique ways to display succulents.

ways to display succulents - DIY planters

Okay, plant pals, let’s talk about the little green sensation sweeping the nation – succulents! I’ll confess, until recently, I hadn’t fully embraced the succulent craze.

But then it hit me: why not add a touch of green to my living space without the fear of overwatering? So, here I am, ready to dive into the world of succulent displays.

Now, the real question is: how does one artfully arrange these pint-sized plants without turning the living room into a mini jungle?

Fear not, my fellow green-thumbed (or not-so-green-thumbed) friends, because I’ve scoured the internet and unearthed over 25 genius ways to showcase these delightful desert darlings.

Whether you’re looking to create a serene succulent sanctuary or just want to sprinkle a little bit of nature around your home, these ideas have got you covered.

And the best part? There’s a style for every space, skill level, and, yes, even for those of us who can’t keep a cactus alive.

From chic wall hangings to adorable tabletop arrangements, each idea is a tiny oasis of inspiration. And for those of you thinking, ‘But I don’t have a green thumb!’ – don’t fret!

The succulent world is forgiving, and there’s always the option of going faux. Trust me, some of these artificial succulents could fool Mother Nature herself.

So, are you ready to transform your home into a succulent wonderland? Scroll down to explore a variety of creative and easy ways to display these hardy little plants.

Who knows, by the end of this, you might just find yourself a proud parent to a family of thriving succulents (real or faux – we don’t judge).

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Courtney Sanchez

Chalk Paint Mason Jars

Learn how to make chalk paint mason jars with succulents for spring. Perfect for a kitchen windowsill or a seasonal mantel!
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DIY wine cork succulent planter magnets
Amanda Formaro

Wine Cork Magnets

These succulent planter magnets are colorful magnets made from recycled wine corks. These pretty little staples will compliment your fridge perfectly!
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pinkfortitude.com

Vintage Tins and Cactus Succulents

Adding succulents to vintage tins is nothing new, but I'm totally crushing on these colorful cacti succulents! Have you seen anything like this before?
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diy mini plant pots

Mini Planters

Make these easy mini planters – the small size makes them perfect for filling with cacti or succulents to decorate your house or give to friends!
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Pineapple Planter
artsycraftsymom.com

Pineapple Planter

This pineapple planter art is just too adorable for words! Perfect to brighten up your room while and bring some life to it. Also makes a great gift.
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truck succulent planter
ourcraftymom.com

Mini Truck Planter

Now this is adorable! Michelle used an actual truck planter for this project, but you could also use an old toy truck with faux plants.
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damasklove.com

Stamped Clay Pots

This idea is brilliant – stamp clay before you bake it to make unique patterns, like on these pretty pots.
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DIY Teacup Planters
www.housewivesoffrederickcounty.com

DIY Teacup Planters

These easy, adorable DIY teacup planters are the perfect gift for all of the moms in your life. They add an antique touch & are so affordable.
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diy mini plant pots
diycandy.com

Mini Planters for Your Tiny Succulent Garden

Make these easy mini planters – the small size makes them perfect for filling with cacti or succulents to decorate your house or give to friends!
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DIY succulent in a seashell
www.sanddollarlane.com

Succulent in Seashell

I would never consider putting succulents in a seashell – until I saw this post! The two combine quite nicely and are perfect for beachy decor.
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Brittany Bly

Gilded Dinosaurs

These are so cute! You could use the same process to display succulents with any animal kid's toy. They also work well for air plants, too.
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Simple Practical Beautiful

Modern Vertical Succulent Planter

Vertical succulent gardens are so popular right now, from home decor to wedding decorations, and Walnut Hollow has some beautiful wood pieces that are perfect for creating a modern-looking vertical succulent planter.
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how to make a hanging sloth planter
happythought.co.uk

Hanging Sloth Planter

Follow along with this tutorial and make your own delightful hanging sloth planter. It is easier than you might think!
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how to make a faux terrarium

Faux Succulent Terrarium

Learn how to make a faux terrarium using supplies from the craft store! This is very easy, vintage style home decor.
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Beckie Farrant

Galvanized & Tiered

Vent caps are not just for A/C systems anymore! Use them to make a cool, tiered planter. This is a fun way to display succulents that looks great in a kitchen or living room.
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craftberrybush.com

Plant Succulents in a Birdcage

Can you believe a bird cage was used to display succulents? I absolutely love how pretty this is, and it would look great on a screened in porch.
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ladle with air plants in kitchen window
refreshrestyle.com

Brass Ladle

Go thrifting to find a vintage ladle to add air plants or succulents to. I love the look of the brass with the plants!
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Sand in jar art

Sand Terrariums

These sand terrariums are a perfect pairing of a craft you loved as a kid combined with painted succulents! It’s really easy to do with any colors.
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mini succulents in mini buckets
sugarbeecrafts.com

Bucket Display

This cute hanging garden would look great in your home, but is also perfect for an event or wedding.
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www.thedesignconfidential.com

Scrap Wood Planters

Any scrap piece of lumber can become a succulent planter when you add some fun paint colors. All you need to make the hole is a drill and some bits.
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gingercasa.com

Living Wall Hanging

Turn a shadow box into a vertical planter by adding soil, mesh, and succulents! The results are so pretty and this would look great in any room of your home.
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houseofhawthornes.com

An Old Typewriter

How awesome does this look? I love when you can repurpose something with character like this typewriter. If you want to display succulents in the coolest way possible, grab an old typewriter.
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www.francinesplaceblog.com

DIY Hanging Himmeli Plant Holder

Can you believe this planter is made out of straws? I think it's a really cute idea and perfect for hanging your succulent.
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www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com

Upcycled Faux Copper Succulent Planter

Learn how to make an upcycled faux copper succulent planter! Turn anything into faux-aged copper and add some succulents to create a DIY planter!
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Allison Murray

Book Succulent Planter

This is so neat! Turn your favorite read into a book succulent planter. I want to do this with Pride and Prejudice!
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Carissa Bonham

Make Recycled Succulent Planters

Turn empty tin cans into adorable succulent planters perfect for gifting with some burlap and lace!
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artsyprettyplants.com

DIY Driftwood Planter Made With Cedar

Get a tutorial for a DIY driftwood planter, using a trunk of a cedar tree! Utilize nature to make a beautiful succulent planter.
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