Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden

1 min read September 13, 2026 Rachel Hinderliter
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If you love having beautiful plants and succulents around your house, it’s always nice to have cute planters to go with them. I especially love succulents and all of the different shapes and sizes they come in, and how easy they are to take care of. These little heart shaped planters are just perfect for tiny succulents.

Project Time
15 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Paint your heart shaped trays with a couple of coats of paint. You could also use spray paint to save time.

Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden step 1
Step
2

Cover your heart with a thick coat of Mod Podge® or another sealant.

Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden step 2
Step
3

Since there isn’t any drainage, add a few small rocks or pebbles to the bottom of your planter. Then cover with dirt.

Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden step 3
Step
4

Plant your little succulents (I used a lot of clippings from larger succulents) and cover the dirt with a layer of white sand.

Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden step 4
Step
5

And enjoy! These planters make great handmade gifts as well.

Heart Shaped Mini Succulent Garden step 5

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