HANG ‘EM
As they don’t need soil, air plants are incredibly versatile plants that can be placed anywhere, including in sea urchin shells. Simply use a dollop of air plant glue to secure it, and tie a string or bendy wire around the shell. Alternatively, you can bend a wire around the base of the plant and string it through the shell. Hang your plants on a dowel or window blinds.
(Read: 6 common and rare airplants and succulents to keep at home)
We also saw these adorable sea-themed air planters on Etsy, by handcrafter Cindy Searles.
UNUSUAL VESSELS
Instead of the usual pots, form a vignette on your window ledge or sideboard with a collection of quirky alternatives, such as organic-shaped glass bowls (available from decor store Nid D’Oiseaux), seashells, or hollow cement blocks. For succulents, fill these containers with sand or earth.
A STRING BOARD
Create living wall art by placing all your air plants on a string board. All you need to do is nail the borders of a wooden plaque, and web the string in any way you want. Your plants will sit comfortably between the little niches you’ve created.
Here is another Cindy Searles creation! More here.