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25 Best Succulent & Cactus Doodle Ideas For Bujo Addicts

September 20, 2019 By Laura This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

25 Best Succulent & Cactus Doodle Ideas For Bujo Addicts

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I don’t know about you… but step by step doodle tutorials save my life when it comes to decorating my bullet journal! These cactus and succulent doodle ideas will help you add some LIFE to your spread or theme for the month. While I know there are only so many ways to “skin a cactus”… I tried to find a nice variety of styles and colors so you’ll find something that fits your bujo

Here are the doodles I love:

Terrarium Doodles

creative ways to draw plants in bullet journal
Photo credit: Julia on Instagram

As you’ll see below, there are plenty of different ways to draw succulents and cacti… but my favorite way has to be the little terrarium doodles! They’re the perfect decoration to add to a spring spread or if you’re going with a green theme for the month

Light Green Cactus Doodle

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Photo credit: Anna on Instagram

This step by step tutorial breaks down exactly how to draw the perfect cactus… I love the way she colors them in and adds the detail at the end to make them look realistic / playful at the same time!

Related Bujo Post: Best Step By Step Flower Doodle Ideas

How To Draw Potted Plants

bullet journal doodles of potted plants
Photo credit: Eve on Instagram

Looking for some cute and simple potted plant doodles? If so, then this easy to follow guide shows you six different ways to decorate your bujo. My favorite are the top two!

Step By Step Plant Doodles

bujo step by step cactus doodle examples
Photo credit: Umran on Instagram

Whether you want a cactus, succulent, or potted plant… this doodle spread has you covered! She keeps it simple and easy to understand with five steps to each doodle while still having the end product look amazing

Detailed Plant Doodles

how to doodle plants tutorial
Photo credit: Kimi on Instagram

Easy as 1,2,3… 4! These little potted plants are adorable and the way she adds the detail / shadows at the end really make them pop!

Easy Succulent Doodle

step by step succulent doodle for bullet journal
Photo credit: Nicole Grace on Instagram

If you just need some black and white cactus doodles… this tutorial might be more your style! These would be perfect if you’re going for more of a minimal looking theme or if you want to just get the basics down and choose your colors later!

How To Draw A Cactus

easy cactus doodles for bullet journal
Photo credit: Seed Successful You on Instagram

On the other hand, here are some colorful doodle ideas… I love how each pot has a different design and how they’re all a different shade of green. So much variation here!

Large Succulent Doodle

how to draw an easy succulent doodle
Photo credit: Bujo & Cookies on Instagram

Keep it simple with this large succulent doodle tutorial! This is a great way to practice your doodling and once you have it down, you could then make it smaller to fit in some of your spreads for the month

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Colorful Plant Doodles

bullet journal plant doodle spread
Photo credit: Little Olive Bujo on Instagram

I think these might be the most unique cactus / plant doodles I’ve found so far. Everything from the multi-colored pots to the different variations of green plants… these are super cute!

Succulent Doodle Ideas

detailed succulent bujo doodle spread
Photo credit: Raelynn on Instagram

Just looking for some cactus doodle ideas!? Here’s an entire spread dedicated to over 15 different kinds of haning plants, cacti, and succulents for inspiration!

Detailed Cactus Doodles

simple step by step cactus doodle spread
Photo credit: Isabella on Instagram

This step by step tutorial makes it look soooo easy! I don’t know about you but I don’t think mine would turn out so cute lol. My favorite is the succulent in the sand

Cactus Doodles With Faces

cute smiley face cactus doodle ideas
Photo credit: Teca on Instagram

How about some playful cactus doodles with little faces on them? I love how each different kind is completely different and how on two of them, she adds faces to make them even cuter!

How To Draw Bamboo

easy bullet journal bamboo doodle
Photo credit: Kimi on Instagram

Speaking of playful doodles… This step by step guide breaks down the entire process of drawing bamboo and a cute little potted plant. I love how detailed but simple these are!

Potted Cactus Doodles

cute cactus bullet journal doodle
Photo credit: Cloudy Is Writing on Instagram

This one is definitely more my speed! Each step is easy to understand and the end product is an adorable cactus that would look great in any spread

Plant Doodle Decoration

best tutorials for plant doodles
Photo credit: Umran on Instagram

Speaking of easy to understand, this tutorial gives you five steps along the way that helps you recreate your own plant doodle! The glass jar and the aloe doodles are my favorites since their something you don’t see too often

Smilley Cactus Doodles

easy bujo doodles with cactus
Photo credit: Potter on Instagram

How about another super cute smiley face cactus doodle tutorial! They’re simple, playful, and you could easily add a little face to make them even more fun!

Step By Step Marker Cacti

how to draw cacti for bullet journal
Photo credit: Lars on Instagram

Here are some awesome cactus doodles without any outlines! Unlike the others on this list, these are 100% marker and look great without that heavy black outline

Plant Doodle Ideas

easy ideas for bullet journal plant doodles
Photo credit: Bujo & Watercolor on Instagram

If you’ve seen enough step by step guides, then this spread of plant doodle ideas might give you some inspiration for your own spreads! They’re small but still detailed and since they haven’t been colored in yet… it gives your mind blank slate to work with as far as colors go

Simple Bujo Cactus Doodles

best bullet journal plant doodle tutorials
Photo credit: Smilla, Diane & Helen on Instagram

If you need some simple plant doodle ideas… then these are for you! The way each one has a different color scheme is super nice so you can see what other color combinations would look like before trying them

Purple & Green Cactus Doodles

easy ways to draw cactus in bullet journal
Photo credit: Bujo Lumos on Instagram

By now, I’m sure you’ve got a good idea on the different cactus variations… but I really like the way they made the pots purple. I feel like you could play around with other colors like blue or red if that would match your theme!

Succulent Doodle Ideas

cute ideas for succulent bujo doodles
Photo credit: Wenhui on Instagram

Looking to break out the watercolors for your succulent or cactus theme? If so, these adorable ideas will definitely give you a great starting point. I love how she added a black outline over the watercolor to really make the colors stand out!

Potted Cactus Doodle Ideas

cute cactus doodles in planter pots
Photo credit: Bullet With E on Instagram

If you already have an overall shape or type of cactus that you like, you should definitely take inspiration from the amazing coloring in this tutorial! I love the way she uses different shades of green to add depth and the subtle gray shadow really makes them come to life. Plus, how cute is that little teacup cactus!?

Large Succulent Doodle

colorful bullet journal succulent doodle
Photo credit: Jenna on Instagram

Speaking of coloring… this succulent doodle tutorial breaks it down perfectly! You could apply this technique to just about any style of succulent you want and you’ll end up with a realistic look for your spreads. This is goals!

Potted Plants Doodle Tutorial

step by step potted plant doodle ideas
Photo credit: Elise on Instagram

Whether you want to draw a jade plant, bonsai tree, or a simple snake plant… this tutorial has you covered! I really like the different designs she uses on the pots to make each one stand out. This would fit perfectly on your spring or summer spreads!

Related Bujo Post: Bujo Paper Note Doodle Tutorials

How To Draw A Potted Cactus

cactus in pot bullet journal doodle
Photo credit: Bullet Journal By Strand on Instagram

Keep it simple and straight to the point! I love the overall simplicity of the doodles and the color scheme keeps it basic as well. If you want to keep the focus on the layout of your weekly spread or tracker, these might work well for you!

4-Step Bullet Journal Cactus Drawings

easy cacti bujo drawing examples
Photo credit: June Folio on Instagram

Just like the tutorial from above… this style of different cacti seem to be more common but I love the way these are colored! A nice light green for the plant and a perfect shade of orange for the pot. You can’t go wrong with these cute little doodles!

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