SUCCULENTS IN DECORATED TERRA COTTA POTS

Terra cotta pots are readily available and are an inexpensive option for holding succulents. They come in many different sizes—from itty bitty for your baby plants to large enough to hold a gorgeous arrangement of multiple succulents. I love how they become aged over time, creating a rustic and unique look for each individual pot. There are countless ways to decorate terra cotta pots, but using paint, jute twine, and lace are three of my favorites!

WHAT YOU NEED

• Terra Cotta Pots
• Outdoor Paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Lace
• Jute Twine
• Hot Glue
• Soil
• Succulents

WHAT TO DO

1. To paint your terra cotta pots: There are different ways to go about painting pots:
   • I find it easiest to use spray paint when I want to paint an entire pot. You may also tape off designs when using spray paint as well.
   • You can also paint them with a paintbrush.
   • You might also like to try dipping your pots in paint. Simply open a gallon of paint and dip your pots. You’ll need to use a paintbrush to remove any excess paint and let the paint drip off into the paint container. Once all of the excess paint has dripped off, set your pots aside to dry. The paint is pretty thick when you use the dipping technique, so you may want to hang your pots to dry if possible.
2. To add lace: Once the paint is completely dry, add lace to the rim. Cut a strip of lace to fit around the upper rim of your pot and use hot glue to hold it in place.
3. To add jute twine: Hot-glue the twine to your pot as you wrap it around to keep the jute in place. You can wrap your entire pot or just part of it.
4. Once you’ve decorated the pots to your liking, fill them with well-draining soil and plant your succulents in them. You can plant one plant in each pot or create arrangements with multiple succulents.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Place your decorated pots in a place where they will receive bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. Water when the soil is completely dry.