Are you looking for a fun and easy indoor activity? Get creative with your family and make Drip Paint Planters! Pair with your favorite indoor plants for the perfect addition to your home décor. Indoor plants bring beauty inside your home while they help purify the air that you breathe. DIY planters are an easy and cost-effective way to update your space while adding your own personal touch. Stay cool and get colorful with this fun summertime activity!
SUPPLIES:
For this plant craft, you will need the following supplies:
- Terra Cotta Pottery
- Indoor Plants from Calloway’s or Cornelius
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Craft Paint
- Paint brush
STEP 1: ADD BASE COLOR TO POTTERY
To get started on your indoor planter, you will need to paint your terra cotta pots. For your painted plant pots, you can use the color of your choice for the base. We painted our DIY planters white to create a dramatic contrast with the drip paint.
Add additional coats of paint if needed and allow the paint to dry completely.
STEP 2: DRIP YOUR PAINT
Choose your craft paint in your favorite colors. Try a vibrant color scheme for bright and summery indoor planters.
Place your painted plant pots upside down on a jar or similar sized object to suspend the pots. This will allow the drips to flow naturally.
Grab your craft paint and squeeze enough to cover the bottom of the planter so that it begins to drip over the edges. Work around the pot and carefully encourage different drips by adding more paint in that area. Start from the top to keep the natural flow of the drip consistent.
Let the drips do their magic! When you are finished adding paint to your DIY planters, allow them to dry completely. This can take from 12-72 hours depending on how much paint is used and the size of your pottery.
STEP 3: ADD THE INDOOR PLANTS
When your decorative plant pots are ready, flip them over and admire your work! The drain hole is likely covered with paint. Simply, poke a skewer through the hole to open it up again.
Fill each container with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plants.
Finally, plant your favorite indoor selections! You can choose from succulents, cacti, ferns, or more! Once your plants are added to each container, water in your plants until water comes out of the drain hole. Add more potting soil if needed.
Are you new to growing indoor plants? Check out these unique and beautiful options from Fresh from Florida®:
PETRA CROTONS
Petra Crotons are great indoors make a bold statement to your outdoor patio. They are known for their glossy, colorful leaves in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red that change with the seasons.
ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera is an attractive plant that is widely used as an ointment or herbal remedy. It has striking leaves filled with sap that can heal cuts and burns. It is relatively low maintenance and drought-tolerant making it a perfect choice for beginner gardeners.
SELAGINELLA FROSTY
Selaginella Frosty features cream-colored variegation on its foliage which creates the silvery or frosty appearance. It is most used as an indoor plant or a shaded container accent plant. Selaginella Frosty enjoys the humidity of the indoors and prefers moist soil conditions.
STEP 4: DISPLAY YOUR DIY PLANTERS
Your indoor plant pots are now complete. Display your creations together or in different areas of your home for a fresh and funky accent!
SHOP FOR PLANTS WITH EASE
To better serve you, at Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have convenient ways to shop for indoor plants! Shop our local breezy, open-air stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or Delivery!
Stop by today and explore our beautiful selection now! Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
