Materials:
- Tree, Wreath, Sphere, Frame, Teddy Bear Moss Form ($12 to $20)
- 5 gallon, bucket, tub or sink basin
- Floral Greening Pins (bulk 600 ct @ $8)
- Chopsticks
- Jade, Sedum, Echeveria Succulent Cuttings (varies depending on source)
1. Collected from private crop or neighbor’s
2. Purchase larger size plants from nursery
Extras: several 2" inch thumb pot sized succulents (count depends on guest list)
- Battery operated mini L.E.D lights ($5)
- 2" truffle boxes (3 for $.99) - Recycled ribbon - Miniature toys (99 cent store!) - Mini tree skirt (cloth napkin or wrapping paper)
Steps:
1. Take approximately 150 cuttings couple days prior to assembly allowing wound to callous over
2. Fill 5 gallon basin with tap water
3. Submerge moss form for 10 to 15 minutes
4. Insert chopstick 1" to 2" deep into form at your decided starting point, twisting chopstick a bit to make a clean opening for cutting
5. Insert cutting
6. Secure with floral greening pin
7. Alternate / pattern plant colors for interest
How Much Do These Material Cost, And Where Can We Get Them?
**Plant and assembly materials found at California Cactus Center (Pasadena, California)
How Do We Care For Them, And How Long Will They Last?
Plant Care
1. Should receive 4 to 6 hours of full to filtered sun daily (to prevent “leggy-ness”)
2. Soak or gently shower form once a week, twice a week+ in summer
3. Can be pinch pruned and filled in with new growth as needed.) Forms can be temporarily brought into low light conditions for display!
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