2019-05-01 Better Homes and Gardens

68 | May 2019

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PHOTO: ED GOHLICH

ON NEWSSTANDS

NOW

Discover ideas for

planting and

decorating with

succulents, indoors

and out, in BH&G’s

Succulents.

USE A WHITE

CUP FOR A

MODERN LOOK

OR AN ORNATE

ONE FOR A

VINTAGE FEEL.

HOW TO MAKE IT

For this project, purchase a few 2-inch succulents

at the nursery. The plants are shallow-rooted so

will live happily in a teacup.

PREP For drainage, drill a hole in the cup

bottom. Fill with a cactus potting soil; it drains fast

to keep succulents ’ roots happy.

PL AN T Place a focal point (echeveria,

above) in the center, midsize plants such as string

of buttons along the edges, and a trailer like

string-of-pearls in the front.

CAR E A window that gets six to eight hours

of bright sun is ideal. Water thoroughly when the

soil is completely dry. ■

teacup

For a Mother’s Day gift that’s as pretty

as a bouquet (but less expected), pot

up succulents in a sweet little vessel.