Craft a Succulent-Topped Pumpkin Centerpiece
Easily turn a faux or fresh pumpkin into a rustic planter for assorted succulents. Surrounded by other fall elements, this garden craft makes a gorgeous living centerpiece for your fall or Thanksgiving table.
![Live Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Tablescape With Succulent-Covered Pumpkin Thanksgiving Centerpiece](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-beauty1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431632724.jpeg)
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Materials Needed:
- live or faux pumpkins and/or squash
- variety of succulents (small ones with a "rosette" shape, like echeveria, are best)
- sphagnum moss
- spray adhesive
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors or pruning shears
Attach Moss to Pumpkin
Coat top of pumpkin with spray adhesive (Image 1). Gently pull moss apart into clumps that are at least 1/2" thick (Image 2) and stick to pumpkin where glue was applied (Image 3).
![Spray the top of the pumpkin with spray adhesive. Gently pull moss apart into clumps and immediately stick to the pumpkin where glue was applied.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-step1a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431685096.jpeg)
![Spray the top of the pumpkin with spray adhesive. Gently pull moss apart into clumps and immediately stick to the pumpkin where glue was applied.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-step1b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431694183.jpeg)
![Spray the top of the pumpkin with spray adhesive. Gently pull moss apart into clumps and immediately stick to the pumpkin where glue was applied.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-step1c.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431702663.jpeg)
Clip Succulents
Clip several succulent rosettes, each attached to 1-2 inches of stem, off plant with scissors or pruning shears. Choose a variety of succulent textures, sizes and colors to create visual interest.
![Step 2: Clip Succulents Clipping Rosette-Shaped Succulents for Thanksgiving Centerpiece Craft](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431710879.jpeg)
Glue Succulents to Moss
Preheat hot glue gun. Once hot, apply dabs of glue to the underside of each rosette, avoiding adding glue to the stem itself so the succulent can better take root (Image 1). Press each succulent into moss and hold in place until glue has cooled. Repeat until desired look for arrangement is achieved (Images 2 and 3).
![Preheat hot glue gun. Once hot, apply glue in dabs around each succulent stem. Do not apply glue to the stem so the succulent can take root. Press into moss and hold into place until glue is cooled. Repeat until desired look for arrangement is achieved. Tip: Arrangement will last about a month. Spritz succulents and moss with water to keep them from drying out. Moss can be separated from pumpkin and healthy succulents can be propagated and/or replanted.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-step3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431718601.jpeg)
![With succulents trending in home decor and gardening, it's the perfect time to incorporate them in your holiday tablescape. Live succulents are clipped and used to top off seasonal pumpkins and squash to make a dramatic centerpiece.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-beauty4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1440431655997.jpeg)
![With succulents trending in home decor and gardening, it's the perfect time to incorporate them in your holiday tablescape. Live succulents are clipped and used to top off seasonal pumpkins and squash to make a dramatic centerpiece.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-beauty-white-pumpkin.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1440431603440.jpeg)
Enjoy Your Long-Lasting Centerpiece
Display your completed centerpiece in a sunny location along with other fall elements like pinecones, nuts in shell and gourds. Spritz succulents and moss with water weekly to keep them from drying out. Moss can later be separated from pumpkin and healthy succulents can be propagated and/or replanted.
![Live Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Succulent-Covered Pumpkin Thanksgiving Centerpiece on Table](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/8/24/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Thanksgiving-succulents-in-pumpkin-centerpiece-beauty-horiz.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1440431597002.jpeg)