Making a pumpkin vase or pumpkin pot
Making your own pumpkin vase or pumpkin jar is simpler than you think and makes a great autumn gift. Check out the supplies and step-by-step plans below and get started.
Pumpkin vase supplies
- Pumpkins in different sizes and colours
- Classic autumn flowers, such as chrysanthemum, rose, carnation, hypericum and Physalis
- Sharp knife
- Spoon
- A container for fresh water
- Optional: a Stanley knife
How to make a pumpkin vase
- Cut the top of the pumpkin with a sharp knife. You won't need this funny little hat anymore. Now think about how big you want to make the hollow space in the pumpkin. How many flowers do you want to fit inside?
- Using a spoon, hollow out the pumpkin further and further, removing threads and seeds. It's a tough job and there is a good chance you will look like an orange monster afterwards.
- Keep in mind that you need to make room for a container. This is where you put clean water to keep your flowers fresh for as long as possible. This could be the bottom of an old bottle, or a small bowl from your ceramic collection.
- When the hollow is big enough, place the container with fresh water inside the pumpkin. Inside, put your chosen flowers. Put them in separately or make small bouquets. Take a look at these three gorgeous autumn bouquets for inspiration.
Pumpkin plant pot supplies
- Pumpkins in different sizes and colours
- Succulents or cacti
- Sharp knife
- Spoon
- A container for fresh water
- Possibly a Stanley knife
How to make a pumpkin plant pot
- Cut the top of the pumpkin with a sharp knife. Think about how big you want to make the hollow space in the pumpkin, according to how many plants do you want to fit inside?
- Using a spoon, hollow out the pumpkin further and further, removing threads and seeds.
- Keep in mind to make room for a bowl when hollowing out your pumpkin. This will catch the water when you offer your plants something to drink. This could be the bottom of a plastic bottle - use a Stanley knife to remove it - or a small bowl from your ceramic collection.
- When the hole is big enough, place the container inside the pumpkin. Inside it, place the plants with potting soil. Choose one large plant or just a cosy gathering of your favourite succulents.
Tip: choose the number of plants according to the size of your pumpkin. For a small squash, one plant is best, for a larger one, you can use a group of cacti or succulents.
Keep your pumpkins beautiful for as long as possible
You can't prevent your pumpkin pot from decaying over time, but you can slow down this process. With the tips below you can enjoy your pumpkin plant pot for as long as possible:
- Grease the outside of your pumpkin with Vaseline or sunflower oil. This has a water-repelling effect, so that the pumpkin is less likely to rot. An additional advantage it that this will make your pumpkin shine!
- It's best to place your pumpkins in a sheltered, relatively dark place. Avoid bright sunlight.
- Frost coming? Then put your pumpkin pot inside. Pumpkins do not tolerate extreme cold well.
- To prevent your pumpkin from moulding prematurely, place it in a container with chlorinated water. Then drain your pumpkin well and pat it completely dry. No chlorine in the house? Spraying with hairspray also works.
- Do you notice that your pumpkin is drying out or shrinking? You can place it in a container with water so that it has more volume afterwards. After the immersion bath, let your pumpkin drain well and pat it completely dry.
- Place your plant including its pot in the pumpkin. If your pumpkin pot has deteriorated over time, you can easily place the plant in a new pumpkin, or give your green friend another beautiful spot in your home or garden.
More Halloween inspiration
Were you a little too enthusiastic in stocking up on pumpkins? No problem, you can make a delicious soup for them during an autumn get-together or paint them with flowers. Or use real flowers to dress up the pumpkins! We'd love to see the results. Let us know on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #funnyhowflowersdothat.
