Coffee Table - Employee Creations Week 4

Week 4: Cassie, Succulent Coffee Table

For week 4, Cassie has provided us with a coffee table that has a unique view!

Being a family owned business, we like to run the nursery like a big family. We thought a fun blog project would be to invite all our employees to make their own Succulent creations. We are asking one employee a week, starting alphabetically, to do so. At the end of each week we will “showcase” that employees design at the nursery, on the blog and on our Instagram.

Why a re-purposed coffee table?

I chose to do a table because I have been experimenting a lot with paint and furniture. The table presented itself and I decided it would be a good idea to paint the table a darker color so as not to take away any attention from the plants.

How long did it take to make it and how many plants did you use?

It took me about 3 days to complete the project. I used around 42 plants.

How exactly did you make it?

I took the table apart, sanded, painted and clear coated it. Then I cut a hole in the center, added brackets for the glass and put the glass in. I took two planters, put colored live moss around the borders and planted them up. I also added rope lights to give it a little shine. (And, maybe some more clear coat just to be safe!) The table is roughly 3' x 2 1/2' and the glass is 1'x2')

Rope lights give this table a little sparkle!

What are some of the plants you used and why?

I used varities of Hawortha, Aloe, Echeveria, Crassula, Aeonium & Falcaria.

I was able to use the Aloe & Echeveria as large centerpieces in which to create the designs around. 

What are your favorite succulents?

My favorite succulents would have to be the air plants " Tillandsia Juncifolia RED"

I enjoy air plants the most because of their ability to grow outside of dirt. I can use them in many of my crafting projects, really making them to come to life.

What are the most difficult succulents to work with?

I would say that the Aloe, Cactus & Haworthia because they are very prickly and always get you right in the most sensitive places, like under your fingernail.

Why or what do you love about working at MCG?

I think my favorite part of working at MCG is the dirt, just kidding. I love the fact that there are just a small group of us who are able to grow and ship such large amounts of plants to people who truly enjoy gardening.