Blogger San Diego, CA on Sep 16, 2012

Succulents in Thrifted Milk Glass

Can you bear another post about succulents? Because I found yet another way to decorate with my favorite plant: place them in thrifted milk glass for an inexpensive centerpiece. Simplicity at its finest...

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To see more: http://acasarella.blogspot.com/2012/09/marrying-my-obsessions.html

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Carol S Greenville, RI

Milk or white glass make great candle holders also -- produce a warm glow.

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
May T

I wondered if I could bring in my hens n chicks plant and do them up nicely in a small container to have as a house plant!!!

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Somewhere back at the beginning of this post she said there is gravel in the bottom for drainage and that she mists the succulents instead of watering them.
@Becky in Central City - I have a bamboo plant in a container w/no drainage. Bamboo don't mind the wet feet thing. I did put colored gravel in mine to steady the plant and the container is clear so it looks pretty!! ...»

@May T - no reason you can't bring in your hen & chicks. That's what I'm going to do!!

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
'a casarella San Diego, CA

This is the second time I've planted a succulent in a container with no drainage. See the first one here: http://acasarella.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-suc... I did not use gravel. The women who helped me at the garden store had a little debate about the gravel and ultimately decided that if I used the cactus soil and misted the plant as opposed to watering it, I would be fine. I planted those succulents in April and so far they are happy with this method :)
on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
Sara @ House Bella Hailey, ID

I just bought succulents this weekend, what a clever idea! Are you worried about drainage at all?

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 0
'a casarella San Diego, CA

Sara, see comments above re: drainage. :)

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 0
Bea F Corpus Christi, TX

They look so pretty. I will have to try this. Thanks!!

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

I saw some today at Wally World, but did not buy any because I was on another mission. I do where I can find some now though.

on Sep 17, 2012 · Like 1
Cindy T. Iola, KS

I have several planted in my 'old red wagon' and washtub.

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Anita Pillai Inglewood, CA

lovely

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
'a casarella San Diego, CA

@Cindy T, I would love to see pictures!

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Oh yes, pictures please Cindy T.

on Sep 18, 2012 · Like 1
May T

Thanx Susan S. I just got a container yesterday and just waiting for it to clear up so I can get out to dig them up :)

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 1
Cindy T. Iola, KS

I will try & take photos tomorrow. All of the 'hen & chicks' and other cacti varieties were left outside during our KS winter last year. Some of them came back, others didn't. I do have gravel/rock in the bottom of all of my containers (thats how Mom did it!).
All of the plants did survive our 100 degree KS summer we had BUT the ones in the wagon had afternoon shade & they grew better than the ones in the full sun. ...»

The plants like sand & gravel (small) mixed in with the dirt. I will have to look around to see what I could put them in for the winter and bring them inside.
Has anyone ever used liquid fertilizer on any type of cacti? Does it work?

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Cindy - what type of soil do you use for your succulents that you put in containers - anything special? I agree with you 100% about some gravel for drainage. Anytime you put a plant of any sort in a container w/no drainage holes you need to put some gravel.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

And it needs to be deeper than you'd use if it had drainage because other wise the roots can sit in water if you over water it. That's why the OPs idea of just misting them is a good idea.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Yep, I agree Becky. I think over watering is the biggest mistake people make. They love their plants to death!! I have two containers ready and I had to "wash" some rocks to put in the bottom. Don't think I'm crazy - this was a bag of white granite chips we had leftover and it had green algae on a lot of it. Probably wouldn't hurt but better be safe than sorry. I need to repot a Christmas cactus as well but I have to get more succulent soil before I can do anything else.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Me no thinks your crazy. It makes perfect sense to wash the rocks. Better safe than sorry.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 1
Jan Bay Unique Baby Gear ... Oxford, MS

Thanks so much for all the tips on misting and using cactus soil..I wish I had known that a few succulents ago! Better late than never, right?

on Jan 13, 2013 · Like 1
Leigh Trifari Peekskill, NY

Now I know what to do with all my miscellaneous little cuttings....Love the milk glass idea! Would make an elegant gift as well!

on Feb 27, 2013 · Like 0
Kimm S

I keep mine on my mantel and when I forget to water....they don't die! I love them because they are low maintenance and elegant.

on Feb 27, 2013 · Like 1
'a casarella San Diego, CA

I SO agree!!

on Feb 27, 2013 · Like 0
Tammy McLain Norman, OK

Upcycle idea: Use old plastic lids, ie.. milk container, water bottle, soda bottles, instead of pebbles might make them lighter and protect the environment a little.

on Feb 28, 2013 · Like 0
'a casarella San Diego, CA

Thanks for the tip! I love a good upcycle! :)

on Feb 28, 2013 · Like 0
Ester Age San Antonio, TX

I just don't like it I Love it!!! so simple but look elegant :) ♥

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