January 13, 2021

Walls That Grow: Succulent Planters That Upgrade Any Room

What if the greenery on your wall never needed watering, never dropped a leaf, and still made every guest ask where you bought it?

Hello, Opulux Collector Circle members. Today I am sharing my latest complimentary tutorial: beautiful wall-mounted succulent planters. In this video, I walk through the process of creating a realistic terrarium using soil, rocks, and faux succulents, resulting in a stunning and low-maintenance piece of art that will brighten up any wall.

Real Enough to Fool Your Guests, Simple Enough for a First Try

The magic here is in the layering. Soil, rocks, and faux succulents stack together the way a living terrarium does, so the eye reads it as real long before it reads it as art. That is the whole trick, and once you see it built one time, you can build it forever.

This project is fully customizable, allowing you to experiment with different succulents, colors, and even sand to create a unique and personalized design. Warm sand and pale rock give you a desert feel. Deeper soil and dense green succulents give you something lush and moody. Same steps, completely different mood on the wall.

Who This Project Is For

I have included a full shopping list of the supplies used to create this wall-mounted planter, so you can recreate it at home and get creative with your own succulent selection. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this project is perfect for anyone looking to bring a touch of nature into their home. No green thumb required, no watering schedule, no wilting three weeks in.

So let's get started on creating a beautiful wall-mounted succulent planter that you will be proud to show off to all your guests.

Want the Full Narrated Version?

If you are interested in continuing to learn this style of art with detailed steps in full narration, check out the Opulux Designs Online Art Tutorials for a lifetime membership to current and future uploaded resin e-classes. Skip the trial and error and learn it from the one who already worked out every step.

🎨 Supplies

Linked below are ALL the supplies used to complete this task/project. Any items purchased from this list does entitle me to a commission.

The supplies listed are the exact supplies used to make this "Succulent Wall Planter" project. The complete Amazon shopping list of products used in this piece can be found here. You can also browse my full Vendor List for the materials I reach for again and again across projects.

Build one, then build three and cluster them. That is when a wall stops being a wall and starts being a statement.

Ready for more? Watch the next tutorial in Classes, grab your materials from the Vendor List, or join free as an Opulux Insider to get every complimentary lesson first.

Sincerely, Isyss ✦

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The High-End Faux Succulent Planter, Every Step

Learn how I build a high-end faux succulent garden planter with resin, sand and rocks. Watch the step-by-step luxury DIY and grab the full vendor list.

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