Step 1: Gather all your materials
SuperMoss Living Wreath
Succulent Clippings
Preserved Mosses (for decorating)
Pencil or dowel
Bucket or Tray
Water
Floral Pins (optional)
Step 2: Soak your wreath in water
Start by soaking your wreath in water. Upon doing this, the wreath should change from a light blonde color to a darker beige.
Pro Tip: Use a shallow container, like a large plant saucer — this way the wreath easily flips over like a pancake
Step 3: Gather your succulents
There are 2 ways we recommend gathering succulents for this project:
Succulent clippings via Stem Cuttings – Do this by removing rosettes from existing succulents, just make sure to leave 2-3 inches of the stem. You can ask your neighbors or friends for clippings if you do not own any succulents!
Succulent Arrangement – Support your local nursery or gift shop and buy a made succulent arrangement. Made by the floral pros, showcasing a striking array of vibrant succulents of differing shapes and sizes. Simply cut the rosette and stems from the arrangement (repeat from previous method). store the nice planter away, next time you need to repot a plant!
Pro Tip: Since you do not need the soil and root ball, it is way more efficient to grab some succulent clippings rather than buying a full plant with the soil intact.
Step 4: Snip the succulent stems
Make sure to leave roughly 1 to 2 inches of the stem.
Step 5: Poke holes and place succulents
We recommend starting with the largest succulents and then placing the smaller ones in the empty spaces.
Consider poking a hole, placing a succulent in, poking a hole… and so on . This way you don’t have to estimate the size of each succulent.
Pro Tip: Use different size dowels, like a pencil and a thicker bamboo stake — for stems of differing widths.
Step 6: Decorate your succulent wreath with mosses!
Use our preserved moss as a floral accent for your Living Wreath. We chose Reindeer Moss in Fuschia, Apple and Pink, as well as Spanish Moss in Violet which matched the color combination of our succulents.
Pro Tip: You can secure moss onto a wreath with floral pins or a thin string
Step 7: Lay your succulent wreath flat for 4-8 weeks
For best results, lay your wreath flat on a surface in a place that receives indirect natural sunlight.
This will allow succulents to propagate (grow roots from the stems) in the sphagnum. Over time their roots will grow stronger, and can tolerate the transition to growing vertically.
After giving your succulents time to acclimate to their new home, your wreath is ready to be hung!
Succulent Wreath Care Tips
Sunlight
Make sure your Succulent Wreath receives bright indirect sunlight. If possible, try to mimic the same environment the succulents were previously growing in.
Note: Without enough sunlight — your beautiful succulents will become leggy, as they reach for the sun. This term refers to a succulent with an overly long stem.
Water
When it’s time to water, simply remove your wreath from the wall and mist generously with a spray bottle. Then hang back up in 1-2 hours, once it has dried.
When to Water? When Sphagnum base is completely dry and leaves of succulents begin to wilt
Your climate, as well as the placement in your home will ultimately determine how often it needs to be watered. If your wreath is receiving stronger, direct sunlight outside — then consider watering more often
Pruning
Remove old and decayed leaves by gently twisting the base of the leaf back and forth.
If succulents begin to outgrow your wreath, you can simply cut them back and use them for another project!
