Decorative Envelopes to Hold Plant Cuttings

Decorative Envelopes

These envelopes are bright and full of design and a great way to share your plant cuttings with friends. Oh, and they are easy to make.

Envelopes in Different Colors and Shapes

Here is a close up of two envelopes of different colors and shapes. I use printed heavy weight paper that I get from my local craft or fabric store.

Envelope Pattern

Patterns for Decorative Envelopes

You have my permission to copy the above patterns for your personal use. You can also find the decorative envelope patterns here.

Here are steps you can use to create your envelope.

1. First, trace the envelope pattern on your printed paper and then cut it out.
2. Next, fold the envelope at the sides and bottom. 
3. Then, cut the pattern shape between the front folds on the front-top of the envelope. 
4. Finally, use a double sided adhesive tape roller to stick the envelope together up the back seam and then the bottom flap.  

Succulents travel really well in these perfectly sized envelopes.

Envelopes with Kalanchoe Marnieriana Cuttings

These Kalanchoe Marnieriana succulents are a perfect fit for these decorative envelopes.  Since they are succulents they can last for several days in the envelopes before planting in soil.

Envelope Holding a Marguerite Daisy Cutting

Aunt Hazel would start new Marguerite Daisy plants by breaking or cutting off pieces of foliage from her Marguerite Daisy plants that she had in her garden. This Marguerite in the envelope fits beautifully! When giving these to your friends or neighbors, make sure you do it right away, the Marguerite will wilt quickly and needs to be planted in soil and kept moist. One could perhaps wrap these cuttings in plastic with some moist soil and then place in the envelope to be planted a few days later.  Here you will find more information on the Marguerite Daisy at Aunt Hazel's Garden.

Narrow Envelope Holding a Kalanchoe Delagoensis

I chose to create a narrow envelope for this tall thin young Kalanchoe plant. This is a baby plant with roots attached. It will survive in the envelope for a couple of days before it is planted in the garden. Here you can learn more about the Kalanchoe Delagoensis plant, also known as Mother of Millions and Chandelier Plant, which surprises with a gorgeous bloom in the fall to winter months.

Enjoy your new envelopes,

🌿Linda