Make a Living Centerpiece with Potted Plants
This DIY living centerpiece uses a large container with potted plants and a seasonal focal piece to create a beautiful arrangement all year long.
Yield: 1
Materials
- 1 Large basket or other container
- 4 Small houseplants in different colors
- 1 Seasonal 4 inch focal flower or pot
- 1 Plastic saucer that fits in the container
- Styrofoam or other material to set the plants and saucer on
- Brown bag or newspaper for filler
- Sheet moss to fill in between plants
Instructions
- Clean and dry the basket or other container you are using.
- Water all the plants thoroughly and allow them to drain.
- Remove any unsightly leaves from your plants.
- Place styrofoam or a box in the basket to raise the level of the plants.
- Arrange the houseplants on the plastic saucer so that the majority of the foliage is facing outward.
- Set the focal plant in the middle of the other plants.
- Set the saucer of plants onto the riser in the basket.
- Fill in large holes between the plants with some brown paper.
- Set sheet moss in between the plants to cover the pots.
- Set the living centerpiece anywhere you like in your house making sure that it gets some sunlight daily.
Notes
Focal Flower Ideas All Year Long
Pop one of these in the middle of your living centerpiece as the occasion arises.
- Spring - Tulips and Daffodils
- Easter - Easter Lilies
- Summer - Geraniums, Gerbera Daisies and other annuals
- Fall - Sunflowers, Mums, and autumn-colored annuals
- Christmas - Poinsettia
- Winter - Primrose, Orchids (any time of year)
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