How to Make Succulent Room Sprays

Alright plant lovers and DIY enthusiasts today were mixing things up literally were talking about how to make your own succulent inspired room sprays because sometimes you want to enjoy the fresh green vibe of your plants even when youre not right next to them and maybe youve got some extra leaves or stems from your succulent care routine that you dont want to go to waste well this is a perfect way to use them and create something wonderful for your home.

First lets talk about why youd want to do this store bought room sprays are full of chemicals and artificial fragrances that can be harsh on your lungs and on the environment making your own lets you control exactly what goes into it and you can create scents that truly remind you of nature and your favorite plants plus its a fun project that combines gardening with crafting.

Now the most important part the ingredients youll need a few basic things a clean spray bottle preferably glass because some essential oils can break down plastic distilled water because tap water can contain bacteria that will make your spray go bad faster and a preservative like vitamin e oil or vodka to keep things fresh youll also need your choice of essential oils to create the scent this is where the succulent inspiration comes in.

While you cant actually extract fragrance from most succulents themselves they dont have strong smells you can create blends that evoke the feeling of a fresh greenhouse or a desert garden think about scents like fresh cut grass rain on dry earth green tea or subtle floral notes these will give you that natural green aroma that makes you think of your plants.

For those who love the look of succulents but maybe dont have a green thumb you can still enjoy the aesthetic while making your spray maybe youve got a lego succulent set on your desk that inspires you to create a green themed room spray its all about capturing that fresh natural feeling in a bottle.

If youre really into plants you might have encountered terms like succulent china or succulents china which refer to the massive growing operations that supply so many of our plants these huge succulent factory operations produce millions of plants for the succulent wholesale market which then supplies everything from big box stores to specialty succulent company retailers.

Some people even buy their plants in succulent bulk from wholesale suppliers especially if theyre creating large displays or running a business but for most of us we pick up our plants one or two at a time maybe catching a succulent on sale at the local nursery or treating ourselves to a rare succulent from a specialty grower.

Speaking of rare plants while most succulents are fairly easy to grow succulent care does require some knowledge and attention things like proper lighting well draining soil and careful watering are essential to keeping your plants healthy whether you have common varieties or rare specimens.

This brings us to the mini succulent trend these tiny plants have become incredibly popular for small space gardening and theyre just as inspiring for crafting projects like room sprays their petite size reminds us that good things come in small packages just like our homemade sprays.

When creating your succulent inspired spray think about the different elements of your plants experience the earthy scent of the soil the green freshness of the leaves the clean air feeling of a well cared for plant you can recreate these elements with essential oil blends that might include notes of vetiver patchouli or oakmoss for earthiness while citrus or herbal notes can provide that green fresh quality.

The process itself is simple start with your clean spray bottle add about ten to fifteen drops of your chosen essential oil blend then add one teaspoon of your preservative either vitamin e oil or vodka then fill the bottle almost to the top with distilled water leaving a little space at the top shake well before each use and enjoy your natural succulent inspired room spray.

Remember that homemade sprays dont last as long as commercial ones so make small batches and keep them in a cool dark place to extend their life if you notice any change in scent or appearance its time to make a fresh batch.

For those who want to take it a step further you can even create different sprays for different rooms or moods a bright citrusy spray for the kitchen a calming lavender and green tea blend for the bedroom or a invigorating mint and eucalyptus spray for the bathroom the possibilities are endless when youre creating your own natural products.

So whether youre a serious plant collector with plants from around the world or someone who just appreciates the look of succulents making your own room spray is a wonderful way to bring a bit of nature indoors in a new form its natural its customizable and it makes your space smell wonderful without any harsh chemicals.