Make a living wreath
2023-10-01T10:05:31+11:00
One of the joys of this season is filling the house with festive decorations. For a refreshing take on the traditional wreath, try these clever alternatives – using plants, of course!
Succulent & air plant wreath
You will need:
- Tillandsias (air plants)
- Succulents
- Wooden embroidery hoops (available at craft and discount stores)
- Floral adhesive
- Green floral wire (avoid copper wire)
- Ribbon
Arrange succulents and air plants around one section of the hoop. Dab a small amount of floral adhesive onto the base of each plant and glue it to the frame. For larger plants (like the Crassula ‘Gollum’ used at the top of this arrangement), use floral wire to hold them in place if needed. Add a decorative ribbon to the wreath for festive cheer.
Bromeliad wreath
You will need:
- Bromeliad pups (we used Neoregelia hybrids)
- A woven vine wreath
- Green floral wire (avoid copper wire)
- Floral adhesive
To secure bromeliads to the vine wreath, wrap floral wire around the base of each pup, making a few loops. You may need to thread the wire under some leaves for a secure fit. Alternatively, insert the wire through some of the outer leaves to hold it in place. Position each bromeliad on the wreath, then secure them by wrapping the wire ends around the wreath or between the vines. If needed, apply a small amount of floral adhesive to maintain the desired position.
Photo by Brent Wilson
See more of Tammy’s wreath making on ABC iview.
