Succulents in a wooden box
It’s simple, easy and fun! To create your own wooden box arrangement, fill the bottom with a little bit of succulent soil and then cover it with Spanish moss. The moss gives the wooden boxes a little bit of interest and also help stabilize the cuttings and keep them in place.
Also, how deep does a succulent planter need to be?
Containers and Soil
Succulents grow well in almost any container that is at least 4 inches deep and has holes in the bottom for drainage. Choose a pot about 1/2 inch larger than the base of the plant for upright succulents.
Simply so, how do you waterproof the inside of a wooden planter box?
Do succulents like to be crowded?
As a rule, succulent plants do not mind crowding whether the plants are grouped in one container or are alone and fully filled out in the container. Transplanting a plant that has filled its container will generally allow the plant to experience a new spurt of growth.
What is the best potting mix for succulents?
For the best potting soil for succulents, start with a basic cactus and succulent soil mix, or even an African violet mix, available at most garden centers. Then add some extra ingredients to find the one that will make watering easier, improve the drainage, and hold up a long time without compacting.
Can you plant succulents in just rocks?
Succulents have unique adaptations that have made them hardy and versatile enough to survive a variety of harsh conditions. Therefore, your succulent should be able to survive on or in rocks so long as they have just enough soil to cover their roots.
