From cups and teapots to miniature gardens - be charmed by these succulent plant arrangements

For several years now, succulent plants have made their way into the world of interior design and furnishing. There are of all shapes and sizes, and they have returned to crowd the shelves of nurseries, shops and supermarkets: the thousand varieties of so-called succulent plants - far beyond just cacti - are admired for their disparate shapes and colors, and also much appreciated for their ease of cultivation.

These characteristics make them suitable to be placed in unusual pots and planters, where the other more common plants could never grow. They do not need much soil, so they can also find a place in smaller spaces. So many trends have been launched in interior decor styles that see succulents as the focus of some very nice recycling ideas. Below, we offer you some ideas for creating mini gardens and planters with succulent plants using old cups, glasses and teapots:

Since succulent plants need a substrate made of sand or perlite, placing them in transparent containers such as old glasses, goblets and mugs also allows you to see what happens to them underground. And maybe you can even create a series of different layers with the various materials to use for the soil.

Even in glass tea cups or coffee cups these different succulents are beautiful!

When it happens that the handle of a ceramic cup breaks, such as breakfast mugs, we can certainly repair them but it will always remain fragile ... So why not reuse them to plant succulent plants?

Teapots are also suitable for this form of recycling, and cascading plants, such as certain types of sedum (also know as "stonecrops"), fit perfectly.

And how about using not only a small bowl, but also the matching saucer? They are also beautiful placed on top of candle holders or cake stands.

Mini glass jars or mugs with handles: these are also very nice ideas for an unusual gift.

If you start growing many succulents, you can then display them all on a special shelf, perhaps even built by yourself.

It is always fun to use the plant as a head of hair, and the handle of the cup as a nose. You only need ceramic markers to draw on the eyes!

Do you have any copper cups or pots that you don't use any more? Any badly tarnished silver? These too can make lovely planters for these miniature gardens.

A tea service complete with a tray, which has become a succulent garden to be admired.

Have you ever recycled your throw-away cups to display your succulents?