Succulent Book Planter

This is a novel idea for a succulent plant. It is made with a thick book and succulent plants. Succulents take very little moisture. They are great for arid places or inside in the winter with the dry heat. They are like a cactus. They take moderate light and are exceptionally easy to grow.

Approximate Time: A couple of hours

Supplies:

• thick old book
• 2 succulent plants
• 1/2 yd. ribbon or hemp
• box cutter

Instructions:

This does take some time, but I like the results. Find an old book that you no longer want.

1. Mark on the beginning page a margin around it so you will know where to cut. I left a 1-1/2 inch margin. This will vary depending on how large the book is. Mine is 6-1/4 inches by 9-1/4 inches and 2-1/2 inches deep.
2. Then, using a straight edge and a box cutter, I started cutting through as many pages at a time as I could do. When you are almost through to the end, tie a ribbon or hemp around the pages to hold them together.
3. Line the planting cavity with either parchment paper or some type of plastic wrap.
4. Add potting soil for succulents.
5. Plant succulents.

By Elaine from Belle Plaine, IA