Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece: A Fresh Take on Fall Decor
As the seasons change, our homes and outdoor spaces undergo a transformation. We trade in our summer blooms for autumnal hues, and our decor takes on a cozy, inviting quality. One of the most iconic symbols of fall is the pumpkin, and today, we’re going to show you how to create a stunning pumpkin succulent centerpiece that will elevate your autumn decor.
A beautiful, thriving pumpkin succulent centerpiece
Why Succulents? Succulents are the perfect choice for a fall centerpiece because they’re low-maintenance, easy to care for, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Plus, they add a touch of modern elegance to any space.
Gather Your Materials Before you start, make sure you have the following:
- A pumpkin (choose one with a flat top for best results)
- Spray adhesive
- Sphagnum moss
- Clear gel crafts glue or hot-glue gun and glue sticks
- A variety of small succulents in autumnal hues (orange, yellow, and red)
Step 1: Coat with Adhesive Apply a spray adhesive to the top of your pumpkin. This will help the moss stick.
Step 2: Add Sphagnum Moss Before the spray adhesive dries, press dry moss onto the top of the pumpkin, creating a layer about 1 inch thick.
Step 3: Attach Succulents Working from the center outward, group the three tallest succulents slightly to one side of center. Use a clear crafts gel type of glue or a hot glue gun to adhere succulent cuttings to the moss. Keep adding more succulents around this first group, packing them tightly together.
Step 4: Finish Arrangement Aim for a mounded succulent pumpkin centerpiece arrangement, with taller succulents closer to the center of the pumpkin and shorter ones angled outward.
Caring for Your Centerpiece To keep your pumpkin succulent centerpiece thriving, protect it from harsh sun, excessive heat, freezing temperatures, and rain. Good air circulation is essential. You can prevent the pumpkin from rotting prematurely by placing it on top of a 1/8-inch-thick piece of cardboard. Spritz the plants once a week to moisten the moss and hydrate any new little roots that might have formed. Avoid letting water pool around the pumpkin’s stem.
Transitioning to a Permanent Home When the pumpkin is past its prime, slice off the very top and nestle the arrangement atop potting soil in a container. The pumpkin flesh will eventually rot away, and the succulents will root into the soil.
With these simple steps, you’ll have a stunning pumpkin succulent centerpiece that will add a touch of elegance to your autumn decor. So go ahead, get creative, and make this fall season one to remember!
A beautiful, thriving pumpkin succulent centerpiece
