Easter Decoration Arrangement with Succulents

This Easter decoration arrangement is very easy to care for and can be easily “remodelled” after Easter. The Easter decorative items can be replaced with other decorations, such as stones and shells, or the low-maintenance succulents can be replanted, for example, in a rock garden.

Succulents are robust plants that can withstand dry periods and are also suitable for adapting to climate change. For this arrangement, plants from the Sempervivum subfamily, which typically grow in rosettes or as herbaceous plants, are particularly well-suited.

Materials Needed

• A plant pot of your choice with drainage holes (minimum diameter of 25 cm)
• Two-thirds potting soil
• One-third sand, gravel, or aquarium gravel
• Terracotta shards
• Four to six succulents
• A Nandu, Emu, or Ostrich egg
• Some straw
• Small thematic decorative items (e.g., birds, chicks)
• Feathers
• Small onion bulbs

Instructions for Creating the Easter Succulent Arrangement

1. Prepare the Pot: Ensure your plant pot has drainage holes at the bottom, as succulents do not tolerate waterlogging.
2. Add Drainage Layer: Place terracotta shards over the drainage holes to prevent excessive water and soil from escaping while allowing for some permeability.
3. Add Soil Mixture: Fill the pot with the mixture of potting soil and sand/gravel.
4. Plant Succulents: Position the succulents in the pot, leaving the center free.
5. Place the Egg: Create a small hollow in the center and fill it with straw. Place the Emu, Nandu, or Ostrich egg in the hollow.
6. Decorate: Adorn your arrangement with the small decorative items, feathers, and onion bulbs.

What are Succulents?

Succulents are plants that can store water in their thick, fleshy leaves. They are particularly robust and grow well during dry periods. The Sempervivum subfamily, commonly known as succulents, is a good choice for arrangements due to their resilience and decorative appeal.

Obtaining Large Decorative Eggs

Nandus, Emus, and Ostriches are flightless birds that lay large, decorative eggs with sturdy shells. Emu eggs are dark green, Nandu eggs are pale green, and Ostrich eggs are ivory-colored. These eggs can be purchased online, typically already blown out, for around 30 Euros each.

Alternatively, one can inquire at wildlife parks that house these birds about obtaining an egg, usually in exchange for a donation. If acquired this way, the process of blowing out the egg will need to be done by hand. A drill can be helpful for making initial holes in the very sturdy shell.