Concrete Pots
I like things that are a bit different and unexpected. Concrete pots happen to fall under both of those categories. I’ve been looking to add a few plants here and there throughout the house, but I wanted something that was a bit different to the traditional house plant.
Succulents and concrete pots were the perfect solution.
I love them! And they’re easy to make!
Here’s how to make them!
You will need:
– Portland Quikrete
– Perlite
– Sphagnum Peat Moss
– Water
– Cooking Spray
– Plastic Containers
– Mixing Bucket & Paint Stir Stick
First, start by mixing equal amounts of portland quikrete, perlite and peat moss. Mix as much as you want, as long as the amounts are even.
Mix all ingredients together, then add enough water to make a wet cottage cheese-ish mixture. Precise, I know!
Spray the plastic containers with cooking spray, making sure to coat them really well.
Then, begin filling the outside plastic container with an inch of concrete. Place the smaller container in the middle and use the paint stir stick to scoop and pack the mixture into the sides. Pack tightly and smooth off the top.
Allow the concrete to dry at least 24 hours before removing the inner container.
After another 24 to 36 hours, remove the outer container. Let the concrete sit at least 72 hours to a week before using. The concrete will lighten as it dries.
Once it’s dried, you can drill a hole in the bottom for drainage. I didn’t, because I planned on planting succulents, which take little water. If you plan on planting something that takes a lot of water, I would definitely drill a hole in the bottom to allow for drainage.
They look so cool!
I love all that awesome texture. The perlite and peat moss mix beautifully with concrete and that’s what gives the pits and crumble appearance.
I really love the soft gray color too!
And the succulents are just perfect with them!
I’m putting one in the laundry room, and I think the other one will find it’s home in the powder bathroom.
It’s those little touches that really make a huge impact, and I’m loving this simple concrete project that looks big!
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I can just hear my husband, ” What are you making from that blog you read now!” LOL.. I do love to try some of your projects~so creative! Now if I could get him to build me a shed out back to spruce up!
Oh Christine, you brought the biggest smile to my face! THANK YOU!
Hugs!
-Shayna
These are really pretty Shayna! 🙂
I always wanted to try making these and now I just might! 🙂 & I really love decorating my house with succulents as well, they don’t require a lot of water and they are pretty too!
wish you a great day!
THANK YOU, Ingrid! Great minds think alike! Succulents are easy! 🙂
-Shayna
I can now add one more project to my list of things I would like to do! 🙂 Super Easy and Super cute! 🙂
THANK YOU so much, Meg! I’m so happy these are going on your project list. They are super cute! 🙂
-Shayna
Funny, you were making ’em & I was spraying ’em!!! I put my house # on an old planter pot & spray painted it…nice, crisp gloss white:) Looks good…like your babies!!! Must be twins…lol;)
Blessings & <3
M
Great minds think alike! I bet yours are lovely! 🙂
And yes, they’re twins! lol!
-Shayna
Love these! I love concrete pots! I am doing this and will link back to you! Love!! [email protected]
THANK YOU so very much, Laura! I’m so happy you’re going to make your own! You will love them! 🙂
-Shayna
If you want to see some unique planters made from concrete then check out my partners creations…..woodland bark effect planters, stepping stones, vases and cactus planters. Available from http://www.simplyhandmade.co.uk/cmrcreations.html
THANK YOU so much for sharing, Debbie! I love everything! 🙂
-Shayna
I LOVE these! Can’t wait to make some! Are these pots any heavier than a pottery style pot of same size?
Any idea, roughly, how much one pot used, of said ingredients?
I am thinking bigger………like anywhere from 8 – 10 inches. I wonder how easy it would be to drill a hole…..or add something in the bottom to make a drainage hole. I won’t be using succulents presently, and if so, would the added water from “watering” cause the pot to degrade faster? Since you just made, them, you probably have no idea…..but I wanted to ask anywhere.
I love them………very much!
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne! THANK YOU so much for the super sweet comment!
The pots are a little bit heavier than normal and the bigger you make them, the heavier they will be. To measure the ingredients, I used a 24 oz plastic sour cream container. I filled the container twice with each ingredient. I’ve also used the same supplies to make 2 pumpkins, as well as the pots, and there is still a bunch left of each item.
For drainage, it would be simple to drill a few small holes (or 1 large) in the bottom of the pots. I don’t think the excess water for regular plants would harm them. I planted mums in my concrete pumpkins (link below) and they have held up great to constant watering. They will darken, but the outside dries out pretty fast.
I hope that answers your questions! Let me know if you have anymore! 🙂
-Shayna
https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2013/09/16/concrete-pumpkins/