Unicorn Succulent Planter DIY
Break out the felt and glue gun because unicorns are real and we’re here to celebrate ’em. These little succulent planters are perfect for a kiddo’s room or birthday party craft, or maybe even your own magical nook! Get some unicorn magic in your life with this colorful succulent DIY!
Time: 1 hour with drying time
Supplies Needed
- Succulent Studios subscription box, or 1–3 of your own bb succulents
- Mini terracotta Pots
- White & pink acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Hot glue
- Scissors
- Black permanent marker
- Small paper flowers
- Green felt
- Gold glitter card-stock
- Succulent and Cacti soil mix
Preparing the Magic Pots
- Use the white paint on the inside and outside of the terra-cotta pot and let dry
- Draw out 4 leaf-like shapes on your green felt and cut out
- Draw a unicorn horn on your gold card-stock and cut out
- Glue the base of the horn close to the top on the inside of the pot
- Glue the felt leaves to the sides of the horn
- Use the flowers to make a flower crown at the base of your horn in front of the leaves
- With your permanent marker, draw the eyes about halfway up on the pot. Don’t forget the lashes!
- Dip your finger into the pink paint to give your unicorn some blushy cheeks on the sides of the pot
Adding the Succulents
- Add your succulent and cacti soil to the pot about 3/4 full
- Separate succulent from the pot by pushing in on all sides to loosen soil, then remove the entire succulent with the root ball attached
- Place the succulent directly into the soil
- Repeat for all succulents you add
- Take a photo! Show off your #UnicornSucculentPlanter and tag us #Sucstu on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so we can see how it turned out!
Aftercare Instructions
- Succulents require bright, indirect light — about 6–8 hours a day.
- Water sparingly using spray bottle every 7–14 days. Only water when the soil is dry and let drain completely. When in doubt, don’t water!
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