By Alexa Erickson | Updated Jan 13, 2021 6:09 PM

The holidays bring some cheer we could all use in 2020, and finding quirky new additions to decorating traditions is the welcomed distraction we need to keep our spirits up. There have been a lot of fun ideas swirling around, including succulent Christmas trees.

Succulents have been gaining popularity for their miniature size yet vibrant, hearty structure. Now, the desert plants are making waves as a fun alternative to Christmas classics like poinsettias and tiny tabletop evergreens.

Here’s everything you need to know about succulent Christmas trees—including how to DIY one for yourself.

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Succulents are blowing up on social media, thanks to a trending interest in houseplants during the pandemic—not to mention their low-maintenance ways and the array of brilliant, flowering shapes they can take on. It’s no wonder that using succulents in holiday decorations is a thing this year! You can arrange them in a Christmas tree shape and pair them with evergreen clippings and even pine cones for a unique centerpiece that’s sure to be the talk of the table.

Along with their fun colors and shapes, succulent Christmas trees are a nearly effortless holiday dream. Spray the plants with water every 10 to 14 days to keep them alive—that’s it! When the season bids farewell, you don’t need to toss these tiny trees to the curb as you would a freshly cut Christmas tree. Instead, repot them and find new ways to add them as decor throughout your home.

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Support small businesses and peruse the eclectic array of succulent Christmas trees available on Etsy. The SoCalSucculentsCA Etsy shop offers the quirky holiday decor with options to add a star Christmas tree topper. This one from ClassyCactusFarm features 50 succulents of different kinds and sizes and comes in a clay pot. SucculentThis offers a completely different way of incorporating these popular houseplants into holiday decor by tucking them into festive mugs.

Want to create this trendy holiday topiary yourself? Follow these instructions from The Home Depot:

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