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DIY Wooden Egg Cactus (No Water Required!)

If you love the look of cute little cacti but don’t trust yourself to keep plants alive (same 😅), this simple DIY is the perfect solution. These painted wooden egg cacti are bright, cheerful, and totally customizable—and they make adorable decor for shelves, desks, or gifts.

The best part? You only need a few craft store supplies and about an hour to make your own mini cactus garden.

What You’ll Need

Here are the materials I used (linked so you can easily find them):

• Wooden eggs (similar to these):
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wooden+eggs+craft

• Mini terracotta pots:
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mini+terracotta+pots

• Acrylic paint (greens, white, blue):
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=acrylic+paint+set

• Paint brushes:
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=paint+brush+set+acrylic

• Fine-tip markers (for cactus details):
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fine+tip+paint+markers

• Paper flowers (or make your own):
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=paper+craft+flowers

• Hot glue gun + glue sticks:
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hot+glue+gun

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How to Make Your Wooden Cactus

1. Paint the “cactus”

Start by painting your wooden eggs in different shades of green. I used a light lime green for one and a muted sage for the other to give them some variety.

Let dry completely, then add a second coat if needed.

2. Add cactus details

Using a fine-tip marker or small brush, draw simple cactus markings:

• Little “X” shapes

• Small V-shaped lines

• Dots or tiny spikes

There’s no wrong way to do this—just keep it playful!

3. Paint the pots

Paint your mini pots any color you like. I went with:

• A classic white pot

• A bold blue pot

Let those dry fully before assembling.

4. Attach the flowers

Glue a small paper flower to the top of each egg. This instantly gives it that cute “blooming cactus” look.

5. Assemble

Place your painted egg inside the pot. If needed, add a bit of glue to secure it.