How to plant succulents in wood?

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I received this beautiful wood pen holder from my husband's grandmother, and while I think the wood is beautiful, I just don't need another pen holder. A friend suggested I plant succulents in this, and I love the idea of having greenery by my desk.
How can I plant succulents without damaging the wood?

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How can I plant succulents without damaging the wood?

Linda · Answer

Use plastic drink cups of the correct size to hold the dirt and water. Works like a charm.

Shawna Bailey · Answer

Plastic or even glass cups.

Birdz of a Feather · Answer

I can't tell what size the holes are, but it looks like an individual size yogurt container might fit the circumference. You'd need to cut the height of each one to fit the two shallow spaces. You might want to plant an air plant in the bottom space since there isn't much depth to hold dirt. BTW, I love this idea!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Small plastic containers or pretty pottery bowls will work. Make sure you plant with a cactus and succulent soil.

Sbo8268665 · Answer

There are now  faux succulents that look every bit as good as the real thing and the don't ever need to  be watered.   I have mine in dirt but you could use moss to avoid messing up that beautiful wood.

Sophia,M.,McConnery · Answer

The small plastic plant pots most of us have would also work.

Susan Williams Pernot · Answer

plastic containers or FlexSeal?

Sarah A. Victory · Answer

Some vines do well in a glass of water. Don't forget that Bamboo lives well in water also. Succulents require little care in small pots. Enjoy!

Kel12841846 · Answer

Wax the wood well with floor wax (Johnson & Johnson is good). The plant pot will be on a 45 degree tilt, so not really suitable for water grown plants. I would advise planting in pots and moving them from the wooden holder when you do the infrequent watering required. Great idea. Good luck.

Melissa Leach · Answer

Have you thought about using AIRPLANTS? They don't require soil. You can remove for the occasional misting. Good luck.

IFortuna · Answer

Good ideas, just be sure that the wood is not used outside.  I like the idea of using clear vases or jars.  Pothos do well this way.  No dirt just water. : )

Nancy Lee · Answer

I would put a photo of a special someone in the bottom shallow opening.

Donna · Answer

I don't know about succulents but I just wanted to say - that is a gorgeous piece of wood!   What a great piece, whatever you do with it, I'm sure it will be beautiful.

Joah Wilks · Answer

Air Plants.

Pam Cooper · Answer

Wood will deteriorate and rot if exposed to moisture for long periods of time.  Try inserting glass tube vases (from a specialty store or online).   You can also fill with sand, use for fresh water flowers or dried arrangements.  Fill the glass tubes with small holiday ornaments or seasonal greenery.

Delicia Ambrosino · Answer

I agree, air plants are excellent. However, if you have your heart set on succullents then cheap clear plastic cups cut a bit lower than the top level. Succulents like dry arid climate. They are a desert plant that does well without a lot of water so I advise a few small pebbles in the bottom and the correct soil for them. Let them totally dry out between watering and then only water maybe 3 tablespoons each add more if you notice sgriveling/wrinkling. Oh, they aren't much on a lot of fertilizer either.

Pam Cooper · Answer

Another idea is to make into a mini-shadow box.  Refinish the wood, put a pretty paper (or pictures) into the 'bottom',  insert ornaments or  keepsakes in the cavity, fit with a glass front and hang on the wall or use as a paperweight.   OR add small LED lights and mirrors in the 'bottom'.

Lin11299034 · Answer

Use a votive/tea candle holder. Save the wood from damage

Galena · Answer

Find some glazed ceramics cups that fit and then plant away!😏 if you still think it will be damaged then use it as a cool organizer for the kitchen!👍🏻

Judy Davis · Answer

Succulents need very little water to survive.  Never overwater them.  Just a bit once a month.  If you plant them in a glass container you should be fine.

Janie · Answer

Use small plastic containers with holes. When you water them, remove the containers so that the wood will not get wet.

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