Succulents in Jute Purses

[Balatong]

I crocheted a few "purses" with some jute gardening twine I got from the hardware shop and stuffed them with some succulents. Jute acts very much like coir or coconut fiber: it's biodegradable and provides good drainage. Sometimes, I don't even fill the crocheted jute containers with soil, and the succulents will root into the jute (hey, that rhymes).

I lined the inside of this one with newspaper before filling it with potting soil. When it comes to watering, I take it outside and spray the entire arrangement--purse and all--with water.

These little ones weren't lined with paper. I intend to leave them outside just as they are.

[RubyTuesday]

These are very sweet, they would make lovely gifts 

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

This is such a great idea and looks fantastic. They would complement any garden or indoor area.

[cmarion3]

Very cute and what a great yard art item and gift item. Jute is cheap and easily attainable. I now have another craft on my list. I love them.

[alwaysinmyroom]

I think they are very cute for the garden or even inside...succulents don't require a lot of water, so they should last for quite some time..

Thanks for sharing!  I love the first one...it is garden art how you planted the different varieties together!

[meleriffic]

I love that. It's such a pretty yet practical way to display your plants. I really love how you did the first one.

[PaperBeau]

oh I LOVE this!!

[cmarion3]

I love your little purses and just made a few. I will be making more for a craft fair (for charity) this fall. Nurturing the succulents along right now. This is a wonderful idea. Thank you.

Take a look at https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=425133.0#axzz2XwBmukkh

[sweets4ever]

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[cackle]

Love this!
Congratulations!