Cement and Pumice containers

Succulents can be grown in a great assortment of creative containers. Some of my favorites so far are simple concrete cinder blocks, recycled cement blocks and pumice stones.

Cinder blocks are cheap, locally a little over $1.50 each. Push a square of fine gauge wire inside to keep the soil in. Many people have made cinder block container walls which are nice looking. We decided a more sculptural container would be fun. The blocks are glued together with construction adhesive.

Single cinder blocks are fun too.

Pumice stones are cheap at Rock Yards. Take the pumice stone and hammer out a bowl. They are really light and can easily be moved around for a different look or to change growing conditions. I make sure to add a lot of gravel into the soil to keep the roots from sitting in water. Water lightly.

Make the hole any size you want, but deep enough to hold the plant in.

Cement blocks recycled from removing our shed makes a nice looking tall sculpture.