A five-pot terracotta succulent tower that is easy to make and great those with limited garden space.
The project
I love growing different types of succulents. There are so many varieties, sizes, colours and textures. They are so versatile and easy to grow and care for.
I would love to share a succulent tower I created with the succulents from my garden. This is very easy and great for beginner gardeners who want to be creative. Once you start creating, it gets very addictive and heaps of fun!
Steps
Step 1
When planting succulents I like to add Perlite to the Cacti Succulent Mix to lighten it up and create better drainage. For this tower I used half a bag of potting mix and roughly four to five cups of Perlite. Along with that I added roughly two tablespoons of the slow release fertiliser. Yes there is slow release fertiliser in the soil but I like to add extra when planting.
I gave the soil a good mix. When you mix Pertlite into potting mix, it’s quite dusty so make sure you wear a mask. I also wet the bag inside when I open it up and this stops the dust.
As always, protect your hands and wear gloves, this is really important especially if you’re adding broken terracotta as a feature.
Step 2
Use three different size terracotta pots - small, medium and large. Use two squat pots to add layers. I use a pot trolley so it’s so much easier to spin the tower around as I am planting.
Step 3
Have a mixture of different succulent cuttings and other plants ready - the choice is endless. You can mix them up or use one variety. Whatever you choose is going to be fantastic.
Step 4
Start with the largest bowl first, this is the first tier and add a squat pot turned upside down in the centre of the pot. Add the soil, level with the squat pot.
Step 5
Adding the medium pot with squat pot in the centre, this is the second tier. Fill with soil.
Step 6
Adding the third and final tier, I used a terracotta bowl. Fill with soil.
Step 7
Top up the layers as needed.
Step 8
On the top tier I had a broken terracotta pot I wanted to use as a feature, you certainly don’t have to do this. You can add whatever you want.
Step 9
Now the fun begins with planting the cuttings or plants around each layer. There’s no right or wrong way, just create it how you want it.
Step 10
And there you have it! I had heaps of fun creating this. Working in your garden is so rewarding and great for your head space. It’s a great way to switch off. I hope you enjoy this and that it inspires you to create something beautiful in your own garden.
Tools and materials
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