Learn to create a unique holiday wreath with Sloat Garden Center designer Jennie Strobel. In this video, Jennie guides us through building a wreath using succulents and Tillandsia. Scroll down for written instructions.
Supplies:
- wreath form
- succulents
- Tillandsias
- craft wire
- ribbon
- optional: cut greens
Instructions:
Determine what will be the top of your wreath- Decide on the design you’ll use. Will your arrangement circle around the whole wreath? Or do you want to focus your design to the top/bottom/side of the wreath?
- Use the wire to wrap around succulent cuttings and attach them to the metal wreath base
- Continue to add succulents and Tillandsias using the wire. Incorporate mixed greens by either wiring or working them through the wreath form until they feel secure.
- Time to incorporate ribbon. Ribbon can be used to create a hanger for the wreath and/or use as an accent bow.
- Put your creation in a space that has bright indirect light. Mist the succulents and Tillandsias 2x/week to keep your creation looking fresh.
- Once the holidays are over, remove succulent cuttings and transplant them to your garden or containers. Tillandsias can be moved to indoor vases or terrariums
