I really wanted this to work... I even hired a handyman on TaskRabbit to make sure it was mounted properly, etc. Unfortunately, it would appear this planter was made for artificial plants, not real succulents that need to sit in soil. The soil was everywhere...every day...until enough soil had fallen out that some of the succulents began to die. Note - there are no drainage holes in this planter. Also, the color was not quite what I was expecting - it was duller and felt rusty to the touch. Sadly, I was forced to return this one.