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Everyday Succulent Container Arrangement

Equipment

  • Hot Glue
  • Scissors
  • Wire cutter

Materials

  • Black Container/Planter 24” Tall from Amazon
  • Floral Foam
  • Zip Ties
  • 4” Burlap Ribbon sku#RG121301 from DecoExchange
  • Hanging Greenery sku#CS25515 from Sims Pottery
  • Succulent Bundle sku#81097 from DecoExchange
  • Fern Bush sku#13353GN from DecoExchange
  • Fern and Succulent Bush sku#13354BU9
  • Mini Succulent sku#43626 from Sims Pottery

Instructions

Prep the Base:

  • Cut and insert floral foam tightly into the top of the planter.
  • Make sure it's secure so the stems stay in place as you work.

Create the Bow:

  • Cut about 60 inches of 4” burlap ribbon.
  • Form one loop on each side (each loop around 12 inches).
  • Let the tails drape—each tail should be around 20 inches.
  • Pinch in the center and secure with a zip tie or wire.
  • Dovetail the ends: fold in half and cut a diagonal notch.
  • Attach the bow by tying it into the greenery near the top edge of the container.
  • Let it drape loosely over the side—it’s meant to feel soft and casual.

Add the Spillers:

  • Start with the hanging greenery on one side and allow it to trail over the planter’s edge.
  • This gives you that full, lush “spilling out” effect.

Add the Fillers:

  • Use your fern bush stems and mini leaf greenery as filler.
  • Push into the foam around the top to create a soft, full base layer.
  • Bundle a few stems together to make it look like they’re “growing together.”
  • Position these bundles off to one side, just behind or near the bow.

Add the Focus Succulents:

  • Use the succulent bundle and individual mini succulents to fill the center.
  • Tuck them in near the greenery clusters to make it feel like they’re part of the same growing area.
  • Aim for visual balance—group them just off-center and nestle them slightly deeper in for dimension.

Final Touches:

  • Revisit your layout: place any remaining pieces in small clusters around the base and edges.
  • Adjust greenery so everything feels bundled and growing in harmony.
  • Let the tails of the ribbon flow naturally—don’t over-fluff!

Notes

Designer Tips:

  • “Clip, dip, and stick” — except here, we’re skipping the dip (no glue needed if your foam is tight).
  • Don’t overthink placement. Let your eye guide you and keep things natural-looking.
  • This container is seasonally flexible—just pull out the foam and stems to redo for fall or Christmas!