Halloween DIY: Spooky Succulent Planters

I’m not one to celebrate Halloween, but it’s hard to pass up a spooky DIY project involving succulents. Plus, I don’t mind a little themed decor around the house, especially since they add a pop of rose gold and green to my otherwise white kitchen shelving. In as long as it takes spray paint to dry (hours if you’re in this humidity), you can have these fancy succulent planters around your home, too!

1. Gather the Supplies

You’ll only need a few items to turn boring, plastic pumpkins into spooky succulent planters:

• Four succulents
• Mini Jack O’ Lanterns
• Rose gold spray paint
• Potting soil (optional)

If you’re completing this project indoors, be sure to protect any surfaces from the spray paint and dirt. A few layers of newspaper work well, as do plastic bags. This makes it simple to clean up, too!

2. Paint the Pumpkins

Paint the entire pumpkin, being sure to spray evenly. Since they’re plastic, the paint can easily clump or drip down the side. Two thin coats were enough to give these pumpkins a beautiful rose gold sheen. Allow them to dry completely before adding the dirt and succulents.

3. Plant the Succulents

Carefully remove the succulent by squeezing around the bottom of its container and letting it fall loose. Remove the dirt from around the roots and use it to fill the pumpkin about half to two-thirds full. Then gently place the succulent, being sure to pack dirt around the base of the plant.

Repeat this step until all your pumpkins have been filled. Be sure to give your succulents a mist of water once they’re planted! Place your fancy succulent planter near a window that gets plenty of natural light.

4. Enjoy Your Spooky Decor

Now that your succulents are planted and happy in their new home, you can enjoy them for more than just Halloween! Will you try your hand at these succulent planters? I’d love to know! Meanwhile, I’ll be lovingly caring for my own … or maybe gifting them to friends!

XO,
Micah