Shade Selection: Discover Vivid Succulent Colors in Sherwin-Williams

Dive into the vibrant world of botanical decor with a touch of elegance: succulents in Sherwin-Williams Colors of the Year. Succulents have transformed indoor gardening, offering low-maintenance, high-reward plants that thrive in various conditions. And now, pairing them with the 2021 Sherwin-Williams Paints of the Year, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, adds a stylish flair to your plant parenting.

The Sherwin-Williams 2021 Colors of the Year, a blend of steady, calm gray and optimistic, vibrant yellow, create a striking contrast that mirrors the resilience and adaptability of succulents. Let's explore how to incorporate these colors into your succulent haven, from choosing the right pots to arrangement ideas.

Choosing the Right Pots

Start by selecting pots that complement the Ultimate Gray and Illuminating color scheme. Glazed ceramics in these colors provide a stunning backdrop for your succulents.

For a cohesive look, consider grouping pots of the same color together, creating a unified yet eye-catching display. Alternatively, mix and match to create a more eclectic vibe.

Potting and Care

Succulents thrive in well-draining potting soil and pots with drainage holes. Use a mix specifically designed for succulents or create your own with regular potting soil, perlite, and pumice.

Water succulents thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows. Place pots in bright, indirect light for optimal growth. Rotate plants regularly to ensure even light exposure.

Styling with Ultimate Gray and Illuminating

Paint terracotta or plastic pots in Ultimate Gray (SW 9073) or Illuminating (SW 9130) to create statement pieces. Alternatively, use the colors to paint the rims or create graphic patterns on plain pots.

To highlight the beauty of both plants and paint, place your succulents in pots with simple, clean lines. This allows the colors and textures of the succulents to take center stage.

Creating a Harmonious Arrangement

With pots selected and plants cared for, it's time to arrange them in a visually appealing display.

Balance is key when arranging succulents. Mix tall, short, and trailing plants to create a dynamic look. Place taller plants in the Ultimate Gray pots at the back or in the center, surrounded by shorter plants and trailing varieties in Illuminating.

Vertical Gardens

Maximize space and create a dramatic display by hanging or mounting succulents. Paint wooden shelves or wall-mounted planters in the Sherwin-Williams Colors of the Year.

Choose species that thrive in vertical gardens, such as string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus), golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum), or chain of hearts (Ceropegia woodii). Create lush, cascading displays that add a touch of whimsy to any room.

Desktop to Tabletop

For a smaller-scale display, create mini succulent gardens in teacup and saucer sets, matchbox-sized pots, or even cork coasters painted in Ultimate Gray and Illuminating.

Use a variety of small succulent species, likeforceps haworthias (Haworthia attenuata) or wee ones like the blue dwarf gooseberry (Physalis minima). These tiny yet mighty plants add a pop of color and texture to desktops, tabletops, or window sills.

Step back and admire your jealousy-inducing succulent haven. Incorporating Ultimate Gray and Illuminating into your plant parentship adds a dash of sophistication to your indoor jungle. Now, it's time to sit back, enjoy, and watch your succulents flourish.