Project

Pretty Flowers Arranged with Moss

An amaryllis and orchids in complementary colors make a cheerful display on a buffet or entryway table. The blanket of moss hides the individual pots, so the plants appear to sprout up from the ground.

Photography: Lennart Weibull

Source: Martha Stewart Living, December/January 2015

materials

Amaryllis (from $7, johnscheepers.com)

Orchids, in 2 sizes (from $20 each, logees.com)

Low galvanized tray (similar to shown, from $28, shopterrain.com)

Small branches

Waxed twine (from $4.50 a roll, mainethread.com)

Bubble packaging

Moss ($16 for 2 sq. ft., shopterrain.com)

steps

Position plants (in original plastic nursery pots) in tray so tall amaryllis stands in center and orchids surround it.
For a natural look, replace poles holding orchids upright with branches. Tie together loosely with twine.
Fill in tray around pots with bubble packaging, then keep adding packaging to form a mound.
Cover bubble packaging with moss.
Keep out of direct light and heat. Mist moss at least once a day. Water orchids with a long spouted watering can as needed.