If you are decorating for St. Patrick’s Day, start with Shamrocks! Plant the perfect lucky foliage and super cute succulents to complete your celebration! Pick the Oxalis Shamrock or make your own Succulent Shamrock. Create your own Pot of Gold planter or pair your Oxalis Shamrock plants with green and white pottery! You and your family can grow the perfect St. Patrick’s Day décor!
HOW-TO MAKE A SUCCULENT SHAMROCK
To get started, you will need the following supplies:
- Terra Cotta Pottery
- Black Gold® Cactus Mix
- Succulents
- Exotic Décor Pebbles
STEP 1: ADD POTTING SOIL
First, add stones to the bottom of your container to create a proper draining system that is ideal for succulents. Then, add your potting soil. We recommend using Black Gold® Cactus Mix.
Black Gold® Cactus Mix is a unique blend of horticultural grade perlite, pumice, earthworm castings, compost and bark made specifically for cactuses and succulents! It helps provide the ideal soil structure and drainage that these plants crave.
STEP 2: CREATE 4 LEAF CLOVER WITH SUCCULENTS
Start planting your succulents. Carefully remove each succulent from its container and gently break up the root ball.
Plant a section at a time, creating each “leaf” of your 4-leaf clover. Make groupings that resemble a tear drop for each “leaf” of the 4-leaf clover. Plant each section close together to form a clear shape.
Use a variety of different styles of succulents to create an interesting texture in your design.
Finally, add the stem and water in your succulents.
STEP 3: ADD DECORATIVE PEBBLES
To make your Succulent Shamrock shine, add Exotic Décor Pebbles. We picked white stones to create a bold contrast and to emphasize the color scheme of St. Patrick’s Day.
Carefully, fill in the areas around each leaf with pebbles.
Be sure to cover the exposed soil areas with a layer of pebbles.
Display this darling design on your table as a centerpiece or on your patio for everyone to enjoy!
HOW-TO MAKE A POT OF GOLD PLANTER
To get started, you will need the following supplies:
- Terra Cotta Pottery
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Oxalis Shamrock plants
- Exotic Décor Pebbles
- Garden Stones
- Gold and Black Paint
STEP 1: PAINT POTTERY AND GARDEN STONES
First, paint your terra cotta pottery black to resemble a traditional Pot of Gold. Then, paint your garden stones metallic gold. Allow the stones to dry and start planting.
STEP 2: ADD POTTING SOIL AND PLANT
First, fill your container with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plant.
Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil is made from the highest quality ingredients and is ideal for all potted plants and container gardens! Our new Premium Container Potting Soil helps your plants get the best start for healthier, continued growth.
Carefully, remove your plant from its container and gently break up the root ball. Plant in potting soil and water in. Add more potting soil if needed.
STEP 3: ADD DECORATIVE PEBBLES
Now, time to make your “gold”! Cover the potting soil around the plant with Exotic Décor Pebbles. We picked the stones in a natural color to resemble gold.
After your metallic gold garden stones are done drying, complete the design and place your “gold” on top of the décor pebbles.
Your Pot of Gold pottery is complete!
ALL ABOUT OXALIS SHAMROCK PLANTS
Oxalis Shamrock or Shamrock plants are an attractive indoor plant. The clover-shaped leaves range in shades from burgundy to vibrant green. The foliage is complimented by delicate blooms. The leaves fold up at night and re-open again in the morning light.
Shamrock plants are easy to grow and maintain, making them a perfect choice for your next houseplant.
Oxalis require brightly lit areas indoors and shade to partial shade outdoors. When under too low of light or at night, your plant’s leaves may droop a bit. The leaves will perk back up when they receive the correct levels of lighting. They do best in moist, well-draining soil and should be watered when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch.
Pair these beautiful plants with white and green pottery and make this St. Patrick’s Day full of lucky foliage!
SHOP FOR PLANTS WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have convenient ways to shop for your gardening needs! Shop our open-air stores, shop online, or call our store nearest you and place an order over the phone for Curbside Pickup!
Stop by today and check out our fresh selections arriving now! Questions? Call our store nearest you! Our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals are here to help!
Have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!
