Growing cactus in eggshells can be a fun and creative way to display these charming plants. There is nothing more attractive than when they grow fresh and beautiful in your window. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Materials you will need:
Empty eggshell (break carefully with a small hole in the top)
Succulent cuttings or small succulents
Well-draining soil mix suitable for cacti
Spoon or small spoon
Water spray
Instructions for planting:
Prepare eggshells: Retain eggshells after cooking. Carefully open them, removing the hard shell. Rinse the eggshell with water and let it dry completely. You can use pins or small nails to make a small drainage hole in the bottom of each eggshell.
Prepare succulents: You can use small cuttings or small succulents for this project. If you use cuttings, let them dry and bottle them for a day or two. This helps prevent rotting when planting.
Filling Eggshells: Using a spatula or spatula, carefully fill each eggshell with a well-draining soil mixture. You can mix cactus or succulent soil with perlite or pumice to enhance drainage. Leave some space at the top to accommodate the succulents.
Planting Succulents: Gently place the succulent branch or plant in an eggshell filled with soil. Place it in the center and make sure it's firm.
Watering: Using a water sprayer, lightly mist the newly planted succulents. Be careful not to over-water, as excess water can cause the succulent plant to rot.
Find a suitable spot: Place the eggshell succulents in a bright spot with indirect sunlight. Succulents like abundant light but need protection from direct, harsh sunlight.
Monitoring and Care: Monitor succulents to ensure they are well adapted to their new environment. Mist them occasionally with water when the soil feels dry, but avoid letting the eggshells soak in water to prevent root rot.
Transplant as needed: As succulents grow, they can grow outside the eggshell. When this happens, you need to carefully transplant them into a larger container with proper drainage.
Keep in mind that growing succulents in eggshells is a new or temporary solution and may not provide the most ideal growing conditions for the plant in the long run. When the plants grow well we should transplant them into a more suitable pot with proper drainage. Now let's bring them to decorate your house and small garden.