Prep your succulents at least a day before you start this project—the succulent cuttings will need to develop scabs where the stem is cut. To prepare, remove the succulent plants from their pots and wipe away any excess soil. Clip the succulents, leaving a stem to insert into the form. You can also order succulent cuttings online. Check Etsy or other online sellers to find all types of unique succulent cuttings you may never find near you. The roots of your succulent plants will take about six months to fully grow and latch on to the material inside your ball frame. In the meantime, leave your hanging succulent ball sitting on top of a container like a plant pot or can—you won’t want to hang it upright until the plants are firmly rooted. Editor’s Tip: If you want to keep your succulent ball outdoors all year round, choose succulent plants that are cold-hardy. Sedums and hens and chicks are types of cold-hardy succulents that will work great in this project. Editor’s Tip: To water your hanging succulent plants, submerge the ball in water and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. Be sure to let your succulent orb dry completely between waterings.
