Make Mini Pumpkins Into Fall Succulent Planters
Mini white pumpkins make adorable vessels for small, sculptural succulents. Use to mark each place at a fall dinner party; send each guest home with a succulent party favor.
![Make Mini Pumpkins into Fall Succulent Planters Mini Pumpkins as Fall Succulent Planters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/15/5/Original_Fall-Outdoor-Entertaining-Succulent-in-Pumpkin-Beauty_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1401088821351.jpeg)
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Materials Needed:
- 8 white pumpkins
- 8 small succulents
- cactus and succulent soil
- pumpkin saw
- tea spoon
Cut and Hollow Out Pumpkins
With a pumpkin saw, cut a circle around the top of the white pumpkin. Pull out the top of the pumpkin, then scoop out the remaining seeds and flesh with a tea spoon. Discard top and seeds.
![For the first step, use a pumpkin saw to cut a circle around the top of the white pumpkin.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/17/0/Original-Squash-Succulent-Planter_Step-1-Cut-Squash_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983238708.jpeg)
![Pull out the top of the pumpkin, then scoop out the remaining seeds and flesh with a teaspoon.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/17/0/Original-Squash-Succulent-Planter_Step-1b-Cut-Squash_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983308044.jpeg)
![For step three of the project, scoop out the remaining seeds and flesh with a tea spoon. Discard top and seeds.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/17/0/Original-Squash-Succulent-Planter_Step-2-Carve-Squash_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983238408.jpeg)
Plant Succulents
Add a handful of succulent or cactus soil to each pumpkin. Remove succulents from pots. Set inside pumpkin and press firmly in place. Sprinkle with water.
![Add a handful of succulent or cactus soil to each pumpkin. Remove succulents from pots. Set inside pumpkin and press firmly in place. Sprinkle with water to complete step four.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/17/0/Original-Squash-Succulent-Planter_Step-3-Plant-Succulent_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983458119.jpeg)
![Set succulents inside pumpkin and press firmly in place. Complete the DIY activity by sprinkling the plants with water.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/17/0/Original-Squash-Succulent-Planter_Step-3b-Plant-Succulent_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400983432613.jpeg)
Display and Enjoy
Use as part of a fall centerpiece, or as an accent for each place setting at your next dinner party.
![DIY Succulent Planter with Mini White Pumpkins DIY Succulent Planter with Mini White Pumpkins](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/11/15/3/Original_Fall-Outdoor-Entertaining-Marbled-Napkins_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400984500529.jpeg)
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