Succulent Pumpkin Care

Thank you for your purchase of this succulent pumpkin centerpiece.  It makes a great fall hostess gift and/or centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner.  This arrangement will last for months without water.  But, in a couple of weeks if the succulents start to shrivel you can give them a little spritz with a spray bottle.  Not too much, just a bit.  

In a few months if the pumpkin or gourd starts to get squishy don't throw it all away.  Just carefully peel the succulents, shells and pinecones off the top.  You can then plant your succulents in cactus/succulent soil and keep the shells and pinecones for other craft projects.  See my blog post about succulent propagation: Growing and propagation of succulents

If you have any questions contact me: deanarae@deanarae.com 

Mason Ball Jar Care

Congratulations on the purchase of this lovely container planted with succulents.  Handmade with love for you in Carpinteria, CA.

Care: 
Succulents like bright indirect light.  Because this jar does not have a drainage hole, it is very easy to over water and kill your succulents.  Succulents can survive with little water.  If you have a moisture meter, check the soil before you water.  Make sure to measure the water in a separate container first.  It probably only needs 1/4 cup of water every month.  If you have it outside and it gets full sun then water 1/4 cup every 2 weeks.  It will let you know when it needs water.  If the leaves look a little shriveled give it a 1/4 cup of water.

Handmade with love:
Each jar is lovingly hand painted with 2-3 coats of paint and sealed with varnish.  Some are faux painted and all are made to look worn and old.  Truly shabby chic!

The paint should hold up well if the jars don't get too wet.  If the plants outgrow this jar they can be cut back and repotted.  Read my blog post about growing and propagation: Growing and propagation of succulents

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. 

Warmly, Deana Rae
Deana Rae Designs     

deanarae@deanarae.com