DIY: Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece
Halloween is right around the corner and fall is in full swing! We just love designing for this season and have already thought of many different and creative ways to incorporate fall’s revelries into both home décor and event décor. There is nothing more quintessentially fall than a pumpkin – whether it’s carved or not! We decided to take pumpkin decorating to a whole new level by creating succulent adorned pumpkins. As a tablespace centerpiece or as porch décor, succulent pumpkins are a more modern and unique way to decorate in the fall.
With little materials needed, this is a simple and quick DIY project that will help add some autumnal character to your space. Succulent pumpkins are a fun and unique alternative to your typical Halloween ‘carved pumpkin’. Keeping succulents happy indoors can be quite simple if you have the right tips and tricks and are a fun and festive way to add a little bit more ‘life’ to your space!
Our designers gave us a step-by-step guide on how to create a modern, unique succulent pumpkin centerpiece. The key to achieving this centerpiece is to make the pumpkin seem like it’s an actual vase; the succulents should look like they are naturally cascading out of the pumpkin.
Materials You Will Need to Create a Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece:
Pumpkin (small or large)
Moss
Hot glue gun or flower adhesive glue
Multiple succulents (we like to use different succulents varying in size, shape, and colors)
Spray paint (if you’re going for a more colorful look)
Step 1: Wipe Down/Clean Your Pumpkin
Wipe down/clean your pumpkin with a damp paper towel or washcloth to create a smooth, clean surface. No need to use anything other than water – and maybe a little bit of soap!
Step 2: Spray Paint your Succulents (Optional)
If you’re going for a more colorful look, spray paint your succulents in whatever colors you chose to go with, and let them dry. We decided to go with our signature ‘B Floral Pink’. You can also leave your succulents in their natural form which will give your piece an organic aesthetic.
Step 3: Prepare the Top of Your Pumpkin
Apply hot glue or flower adhesive over the top of the pumpkin; this is where you’ll be laying down the moss that will serve as the base of your design.
Step 4: Add Moss to your Pumpkins
Add about a 1/2 inch of moss to the top of the pumpkin. The moss will help tie all of your succulents together to give the top of your pumpkin a cohesive and robust design.
Step 5: Arrange your Succulents
Grab your succulents (we suggest a variety in different shapes and sizes) and map out where you’d like them to lay on top of the moss-covered pumpkin.
Step 6: Attach your Succulents
Use your glue gun or flower adhesive to attach the bottom of the succulents to the moss. Since you’ve already laid out where you want your succulents to lay on top of your pumpkin, carefully pick up each piece and apply adhesive to the bottom of the succulent. Then gently place back down where you originally placed it. Do this with all of the succulents you chose to lay on top of your pumpkin.
Step 7: Enjoy your New Décor!
Once your glue is dried and your succulents are ‘set,’ it’s time to find the perfect space for your succulent pumpkin. Whether you use it as a dinner table centerpiece or place it on your front porch to impress your neighbors, your succulent pumpkin piece will surely make your home Pinterest-approved!
If you’re looking for a festive and simple way to spruce up your décor for fall, consider creating a succulent pumpkin centerpiece. This project is quick and fun and will surely bring in the compliments! If you’re looking for a more elaborate design for your home or next event, reach out to us! Our expert designers can transform a space – whether it’s for a small dinner party or an intimate soirée. We look forward to hearing from you!