11 Creative Succulent Wall Ideas to Try

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Succulents are known for their dazzling shapes and beautiful colors, and they also happen to be one of the easiest types of plants to care for. While we often see them in the ground or nestled into planters—either as a standalone plant or with an assorted crew—you can also create vertical succulent arrangements. Get inspired with some of our favorite succulent wall ideas that’ll add instant earthy charm to your home or outdoor space.

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Use Wood Paletts to Create a Striking Display

Succulent wall — Monica Murphy / Getty Images

Wood shipping palettes come in handy for all sorts of projects, and you can leverage them for your succulent display as well. Cover the back with plywood and fill with dirt, then place succulents in the open slats. Aim for a variety of succulents in different colors, textures, and sizes for a dramatic impact.

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Create a Framed Succulent Arrangement

A classic succulent wall idea is to create a wood frame—or purchase one pre-made—and then fill it with dirt and chicken wire netting. From there, you can arrange succulents into the frame. Consider mixing and matching colors, creating an ombre effect, or sticking to various shades of the same color family.

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Upcycle Old Pieces Into Vertical Succulent Planters

Upcycled succulent garden — Kilito Chan / Getty Images

Flex your creative muscles by upcycling an old piece, as pictured with this rustic wire fan face. Take a look around your home to see if there's anything you can repurpose, or poke around local thrift stores to see what moves you. Other options can include old metal watering cans or colorful colanders hung across your wall, or maybe an old guitar frame with built-in shelves.

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Place Succulents Across a Wall of Shelves

Floating shelves of plants — WestEnd61 / Getty Images

A simple way to create a succulent wall is to hang several rows of shelves across your wall and then fill them with your favorite plants. You can opt for matching pots for a minimalist look or mix and match colors and sizes for a bit more variety. Also consider the type of shelf. Crisp white ones lend a clean, streamlined look while wood shelves infuse a bit more warmth.

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Make a Succulent Wreath

For a quick and simple piece of succulent wall décor, create a beautiful wreath filled with various plants and hang it on your front door. You can purchase premade succulent wreath frames that make this task a cinch. Start by placing your large "focal piece" succulents, then add the medium sizes, and finally fill in with smaller-sized plants.

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Use a Tall Metal Planter

Metal shelf succulent garden — Petri Oeschger / Getty Images

Lean into a more industrial aesthetic by choosing a metal planter for your succulents. The planter shown here has rows of horizontal shelves with divots that make for easy planting. Incorporating some vining succulents—such as Rosary Vine, Chain of Hearts, String of Pearls, and String of Bananas—along with varying colors help soften the edginess.

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Place Succulents on Ladder Steps

Succulent plants on ladder — Getty Images

Rest a ladder against a wall and fill the steps with succulents to create some vertical dimension to your indoor or outdoor space. Though this option utilizes a colorful and worn ladder, which infuses textural rustic warmth, you can opt for any type of ladder. Consider a sleek metal option, a stained wood ladder, or one that's painted white or black.

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Hang Your Succulents From Baskets

There's something inherently charming about a wall full of succulents hanging from baskets. This designer hangs theirs off vertical, rope-wrapped rungs and uses texture-rich, well-loved baskets to create the look. Consider using simple macrame or new baskets for a more polished (versus pastoral) look.

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Fill a Colorful Geometric Wall Planter With Succulents

Terra cotta pots with succulents hanging from metal geometric frame — Isabel Pavia / Getty Images

Add a burst of color to your wall by hanging a geometric facade in a splashy hue—like the yellow pictured here—and then hanging pots from it. The terracotta planters match perfectly in this succulent wall idea, but you can use white pots, black pots, or whatever suits your aesthetic best.

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Place an Assortment in the Window

succulents on windowsill — Tony Anderson / Getty Images

To create the illusion of a succulent wall, install several shelves across a large window and then arrange rows of succulents in pots. For an eclectic twist, incorporate planters in different shapes, heights, and colors. For a simple and modern approach, keep everything the same and opt for symmetry.

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Build a Tiered Wall for Your Succulents

Colorful wall of succulents outside — Shaw Photography Co. / Getty Images

When dressing up an outdoor space, consider building a tiered wall and filling the ledges with a host of succulent plants. A tall structure like this instantly makes a statement while also affording you a bit more privacy.

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