Give this summery Christmas tree craft project a go! They look great as a table centerpiece or display by your front door for a Christmassy welcome. You can also thread through some wire seed lights to give it a glow.


What you will need:

  • sphagnum moss
  • small cone frame
  • pot which is slightly larger than base of cone
  • potting mix
  • geotextile fabric or breathable liner
  • mix of large, medium and small potted succulents

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STEP 1

Fill a bucket with water and pre-soak the sphagnum moss. Cut and line the inside of the cone with geotextile fabric or similar, ensuring edges overlap. Stuff moss inside cone, squeezing out any excess water.

STEP 2

Stand frame in pot and line sides with sphagnum moss. Plant larger succulents into corners of pot. Backfill with potting mix.

STEP 3

Cut a slit info fabric and insert a large or medium succulent. Stuff hole with extra moss to secure. Repeat to cover frame.

STEP 4

Fill gaps with smaller succulents or moss, then top frame with a decorative star.