Hey, floralpreneurs!
Have you ever wired a succulent for a bouquet? There are multiple ways to do this, I’m sure, but this is how I do it.
If you’ve never tried it before, I have a quick photo tutorial for you.
First, I insert one of those green, wooden florist picks into the base of the succulent. You will most likely have to remove a few of the bottom leaves from the succulent in order to grasp the super short stem. After I insert the pick, I add a wire, just as you would to a boutonniere, to secure the succulent to the pick.
Then, tape it up, just like a boutonniere or a corsage.
Next, in order to add length to the succulent, I tape it to another stem. I usually use a discarded rose stem or in this case the stem of a mum. Tip: Always make sure the stem is facing the right way before you start to tape. You don’t want