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Craft: Make your own egg plant pots

Decorate your home with these cute succulents.
Make your own egg plant pots final

These egg plant pots for succulents are the perfect gift for those without green thumbs as they flourish even if they’re neglected! For a completely eco-friendly gift, re-use the egg carton and take cuttings from established plants.

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Egg plant pots materials

Materials:

6 jumbo-sized eggs

A small bowl

Water and dishwashing liquid

Potting mix

Small spoon

Small succulents

Egg carton or container to display them in.

Egg plant pots craft step 2

Step 1: Make a small hole near the top of an egg by tapping it firmly on the edge of a bowl (or use the back of a butter knife). Remove just enough shell to allow you to pour the yolk and white out into your bowl.

Egg plant pots craft step 3

Step 2: Carefully pinch off more of the shell with your fingertips. You want to remove about one-third of the shell.

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Egg plant pots craft step 4

Step 3: Thoroughly wash the shell in warm soapy water, then allow it to air dry. Spoon potting mix into the shell until it’s about half full, then gently press down with the spoon.

Egg plant pot craft step 5

Step 4: Wriggle the succulent into place (you may have to push the roots in), then top up the soil, patting it in gently.

egg plant pots craft final look

Step 5: Put succulents in the egg tray and give them a light sprinkling of water (or use a spray bottle). They don’t need much so make sure the soil is dry before watering the.

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