Indoor Decor with Succulents

Elegant succulent ideas for indoor spaces

There aren’t a lot of arguments against keeping succulents. These are the kind of plants which are perfect for small places and indoor decorating, as they don’t grow much, which means they can easily sit on a desk or window sill, as they won’t take up much space.

Succulent plants grow anywhere. They thrive with minimum fuss, flourish with little care and grow in small amounts of soil with plenty of sunshine. Better still, they require very little moisture, and very few pests or diseases bother them.

Choosing the right succulent and the right pot can pretty up a balcony, deck, porch, pool area, terrace or even a windowsill. Concentrate on hardy varieties that adapt well to Indian conditions such as Haworthia, Gasteria, Lithops, Fenestraria, Titanopsis, Kalanchoe, Echeveria, Crassula, Sempervivum, Graptosedum, Graptoveria, Aloe, Peperomia, Dorstenia, Euphorbia, Drimiopsis and Kleinia.

Arrange them into artistic designs — planting many of the same variety will create a sweep of colour like a painting and will be more visually effective. Focus on harmonising colours, not clashing ones, and you will create a tranquil collection pleasing to the eye.

• Give succulents as much sun as possible. They thrive in hot places with plenty of sunshine.
• Start them in a shallow dish with a bit of soil. Once they’re big enough, transplant them into a pot or outdoors if your climate permits.
• Avoid persistently wet soil — plant in well-drained soils, crevices, pots, or mounded garden beds.
• Indoors, space them apart so that maximum sunlight can reach each plant.

Decor Ideas with Succulents

1) Succulent Wine Bottle Plantation:
Use finely cut and polished decorative bottles to create beautiful succulent plantations. They make your decor stand out.

You can explore glass planters for creative bottle plantations.

2) Hanging Succulents in Pots:
Trailing succulents like String of Pearls look stunning in hanging baskets, perfect for balconies.

Discover options in hanging planters.

3) Succulents inside Glass Terrariums:
Terrariums are a popular way to display succulents. Add pebbles, gravel, and miniature showpieces for charm.

Browse DIY terrarium kits for inspiration.

4) Pots with Pebbles & Succulents:
Succulents thrive when mixed with decorative stones. Pebbles add texture and contrast.

Explore decorative pebbles to pair with succulents.

5) Bird Cage Terrarium Planter:
Place a shallow planter inside a bird cage and let succulents trail naturally for a whimsical look.

See unique bird cage planters for this style.

6) Egg Shells with Succulents:
Use empty egg shells with a bit of growing medium for miniature succulent displays — delicate and charming.

If you feel inspired, explore our succulent collection for varieties to try.