When it comes to home and office decoration, greenery can add a relaxing natural element that can greatly add to any indoor space. However, many people do not have the time to care for and maintain natural plants and flowers. Lifelike artificial topiary trees present a practical alternative to natural greenery that looks just as beautiful as the real thing.
An artificial topiary tree can look just as beautiful as natural plants with little to no maintenance. However, some artificial topiary may not come with the style of pots you want, and if this is the case, you can enhance their appearance by planting an artificial topiary tree in pots of your choosing. Let’s take a closer look at how to plant artificial topiary trees in pots.
How To Plant Artificial Topiary Trees In Pots
With only a few simple steps, you can plant your artificial topiary tree in your preferred style of pot. Here is how.
Choose a Compatible Pot
First of all, you will need an appropriately sized pot for your topiary tree to fit in. This will ensure suitable room for you to seat your plant as well as prevent it from tipping over.Many artificial topiary trees will include a small starter pot which can be used to help seat your topiary in a larger decorative pot of your choice.
When this is true, it is even more important to consider the space that a pot offers. Generally, try to choose a pot that will offer at least five centimeters of space between the base of your arrangement and the edge of the pot.
Similarly, ensure that the pot has sufficient depth to conceal the base of your arrangement and place some filler to cover it. Don’t worry if it is too deep because you can always add sand or even soil to raise the base as much as you need.
Fluff and Style the Foliage
Artificial topiaries and other arrangements generally are compressed to protect them and minimize the space they consume during shipping. Once you remove them from the packaging, simply use your hands to fluff the foliage and style it to your preference.
Prepare the Pot
Before preparing the pot in any other way, consider the size of any starter pot your artificial topiary tree came with. Place it inside the planter and consider how much clearance it may need to leave it near the opening of the planter while allowing it to be concealed by the filler. This will let you know whether you may need additional sand or soil to pack into the base of the pot.
Build Your Base
The base layer of your pot should be filled with heavier sand, rock, or dry soil that is tamped down and offers stability for your artificial topiary. This will prevent it from tipping over easily and prevent the tree from sinking over time.
If you are keeping your pot in an area where tipping is not a concern, and you prefer to keep it light and maneuverable, you can substitute polystyrene for these heavier options. Whatever you choose, generally filling to about halfway up the pot is appropriate; however, this is not exact and may vary depending upon the size of your components.
Perfectly Center Your Topiary in the Pot
Now it is time to centeryour artificial topiary tree in the pot. Dig a small hole in your base layer as close to the center as possible to seat the base of your topiary. Next, firmly seat your pot in the base layer and make sure it is snugly secured.
Place the Second Layer of the Filler
Now it is time to finish securing the base with your lightweight filler. Because this will form the visible part of the base, it is best to opt for an attractive or realistic filler such as moss, rocks, glass beads, or marbles. However, you may opt to fill most of the way up with floral foam instead and simply use a smaller top layer of decorative material. Whichever method you choose, make sure to cover the top of the starter pot for the most realistic appearance.
Conclusion
Now you’re done! As you can see, it is easy to plant your artificial topiary tree and give it a beautiful eye-catching finish. It is also easy to keep your newly potted topiary looking beautiful with only a light dusting. You can say goodbye to frequent watering or attracting pests and just enjoy the natural appearance of your newly potted artificial topiary tree.
