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How to Make an African Violet Pot Gift Basket

A beautiful way to gift African violets!
Prep Time5 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author: Stephanie LeBlanc

Materials

  • 3 4" pots Assorted African Violet plants
  • 3 4" pots Assorted green indoor plants
  • 1 pkg Green Spanish Moss
  • 1 Basket approx 8" x 12" - 4" deep

Instructions

  • Place kraft paper on the bottom of your basket. Another choice would be to fit a plastic liner in the basket. (This step is optional)
    basket with kraft paper lining
  • Start by adding 1 of the African violets to the front right side of the basket.
    placing the first violet in the basket
  • Next place an ivy plant behind the African violet.
    first ivy plant is placed
  • The second ivy plant sits next to the African violet, front and center.
    2nd ivy plant placed next to the violet
  • Place the second African violet behind the second Ivy. Back and center.
    2nd violet placed
  • The third African violet is next, front and on the left side of the basket.
    3rd violet placed in the basket
  • Place the spider plant behind the last African violet.
    spider plant is the last to go in the basket
  • Open the package of moss and gently pull the moss apart to loosen it.
    a package of moss
  • Place the moss around the plants to fill in the gaps.
    putting moss in and around the plants
  • The completed project!
    completed basket with moss