Introduction

Tropical plants are a lovely way to brighten up your home with a touch of exotic beauty. However, getting your hands on these plants can be expensive. But, why not make your tropical plants from dollar tree? In this article, we will show you how to create stunning tropical plants from affordable materials, found at Dollar Tree.

Materials Needed

To make tropical plants from Dollar Tree, you will need:

Permanent markers (green and brown)

Green construction paper

Scissors

Glue

Planters (either from Dollar Tree or recycled from home)

Plastic leaves or ferns (found at Dollar Tree)

Brown paper bags or coffee filters

Green pipe cleaners

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Making Leaves

Start by cutting out several leaves from the green construction paper. Make sure that they are different sizes and shapes, as this will create a more natural look. Use permanent markers to add veins and ridges to the leaves. Don’t worry if your lines aren’t perfect, as slight imperfections will make your plant look more realistic.

2. Creating Leaf Stems

Cut the green pipe cleaners in half or thirds, depending on the height of your plant. Fold the top piece of each pipe cleaner into a little hook shape. Next, take a leaf, apply a small amount of glue to the bottom, and wrap the leaf around the pipe cleaner, securing it with the hooked end. Repeat this process with all the leaves, and ensure that both sides of the leaf have glue and are wrapped around the pipe cleaner.

3. Texture for Leaves

To add texture to the leaves, you can crumple small sections of the leaves or make small snips with scissors along the edges. This technique will make your tropical plants look more realistic.

4. Making Branches

Take one of your plastic leaves or ferns and cut them into small branch sections. Wrap green pipe cleaners around these sections, twisting them closed at the ends. You can also combine multiple branch sections to make longer pieces.

5. Creating Palm Bark

Cut up brown paper bags or coffee filters into small strips. Using glue and a small brush, texture each strip with crumpled or pinched details, resembling the bark of a tropical tree. Take your time for this step as it will add lots of detail to your plant. Allow time for your textured bark to dry thoroughly.

6. Assembling Your Tropical Plants

Begin by placing the brown paper bark pieces into the planter, providing a base for your plant to anchor into. Then attach your pipe cleaner leaves to the branches, twisting and bending them to create a natural look. Add more branches and leaves as needed, until you have the desired look. Finally, arrange and fix the branches into the bark base, and allow the glue to dry.

Conclusion

Achieving a tropical look for your home has never been more affordable or accessible. With a bit of creativity and the materials from Dollar Tree, you can create beautiful and life-like tropical plants that will add vibrancy and elegance to any room. We hope that this tutorial provided helpful tips and ideas for creating your tropical oasis on a budget.