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How to make a Succulent Under the Sea Chest

1782 Views 289 Liked Posted on: August 15th 2018
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Succulents
Use succulents that resemble coral for that 'under the sea' look. We used: Cotyledon papillaris, Senecio serpens (Dwarf Chalk Sticks), Crassula ovata 'Gollum', Senecio mandraliscae, Cotyledon obiculata 'Silver Waves', Rhipsalis salicornioides, Orbea variegata, Kalanchoe thyrsiflora and Crassula ovata 'Undulata'.
Materials
A chest, small sea shells (mulch), 1 or 2 large sea shells, cacti and succulent potting mix, controlled release fertiliser.
Uses
Smaller chests are great to place onto shelves or as a centre piece on a table. Bigger chests are a fantastic feature for a courtyard or garden.
Maintenance
Can be placed either indoors or outdoors. If indoors, place next to a window and water twice a week in summer, once a fortnight in winter. If outdoors in the sun, water daily in summer, once a fortnight in winter. Watering can be reduced if under cover. Prune regularly to promote new, dense growth. Apply a controlled release fertiliser every six months as directed.
How long will it last?
Succulents planted into a container with drainage holes can last for years with regular watering, pruning and fertilising. Consider the durability of the chest you are going to plant in if you wish for your succulent project to last.

How to Assemble

Drill holes in the bottom of your treasure chest so that it has adequate drainage. Plant the succulents into the chest using a cacti and succulent potting mix. Place the large sea shells as focal points in the arrangement. Cover the exposed soil area with the small shell mulch. Fertilise with a controlled release fertiliser. Water in well.

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