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10/23/20

No Carve Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece

One of the best things about this pumpkin succulent centerpiece arrangement is that there is no need to actually cut into the pumpkin! Which means it will last MUCH longer and no stinky rotting pumpkins.  Using a variety of succulent cuttings, moss, and hot glue, this project comes together fairly quickly and it makes for the most stunning centerpiece ever.   Almost all pumpkins will work for this project but I tend to favor the heirloom pumpkins, something so magical about them.  Most importantly, you will need a pumpkin that has a large area on the top so a slim pumpkin will not work.

 

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Supplies

  • Pumpkin I love Heirloom pumpkins  (Trader Joes)
  • Succulent cuttings
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • Spray Adhesive
  • Moss I used different varieties found at the craft store
  • Pruning Shears

Directions

Cut your succulents and allow them to callous over 4 to 5 days. To callus, take the cutting and place it in a warm dry place out of direct sunlight. 

Remove the pumpkin stem

Glue moss on top of the pumpkin using spray adhesive. You want about a 1/2 inch layer of moss so the succulents can develop new roots.  Work in small sections pressing down as you go.

Working from the center outward, add the largest succulent in the middle of the pumpkin by placing a small amount of glue on the stem of the succulent and pressing it into place onto your moss hold in place until the glue has cooled.

Continue adding a variety of succulents in different textures, sizes, and colors to create visual interest.
Once complete I added a little more moss in certain areas.

 

This will make a beautiful statement piece on any table and make for a beautiful gift!
 

Care

Spray the arrangement with water after one week from creating it, then weekly.

Wipe off any moisture collected from the bottom of the pumpkin.  I keep mine on a trivet for good air circulation

They do best indoors with a bright light

When the pumpkins start to decompose, simply pull off the moss and succulents and plant them in some soil. They will establish roots and keep growing..  Let me know if you give these no-carve Pumpkin Succulent Planters a try, they are super easy to make and mess-free!

 

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  1. Marie-Interior Frugalista says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:21 am

    Gorgeous succulent pumpkin centerpiece, one of the prettiest I’ve seen this fall!

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    • Kristin says

      October 28, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      You are so sweet, thank you! xo

      Reply
  2. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    October 28, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    This is one of the most beautiful succulent pumpkins I’ve seen. So beautiful! Pinned.

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    • Kristin says

      October 28, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      You are so sweet, I appreciate it!

      Reply
  3. Marie says

    October 29, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Oh that’s the trick to a pumpkin centerpiece- you don’t actually cut into the pumpkin! I’ve always been intimated to try because I thought you had to cut into it. It looks lovely! Thanks for the inspo. Visiting from Tuesday Turn About 🙂 -Marie This Dear Casa

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    • Kristin says

      November 1, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you Marie!

      Reply

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