Terrariums, the glass planters that were all the rage in the ’70s, have regained their place at the trendy table in recent years, especially among creatives. A fun, time-efficient way to hone your green thumb, it’s a wonder they ever left. Bring the outdoors in and create your own terrarium with these helpful guidelines.
Build Your Terrarium
When layering your terrarium, leave about two-thirds of the glass container as open space.
What You’ll Need:
For Ferns & Moss
- 1 inch gravel
- Very thin layer of Sphagnum moss
- 1/4 inch horticultural charcoal
- 2 inches soil
- Plants
- Mosses, gravel
- Accent figurines
For Succulents
- 1 inch gravel
- Very thin layer of Sphagnum moss
- 1/4 inch horticultural charcoal
- 2 inches soil
- Plants
- Gravel or sand as top-dressing, if desired
- Accent figurines
Where to display them: Indoors is best. Most of the plants that do well in terrariums require low light.
Open containers with succulents (part sun/full sun): Lightly moisten surface of soil once a week. Let it dry out completely before watering again.
Open containers with woodland plants (shade/limited filtered sun): Water once a week, misting plants occasionally. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Prune regularly to keep plants at the desired size and shape.
Closed containers with woodland plants, no succulents (shade only): Water only by the teaspoon or simply mist them, if needed. You should hardly ever need water. If you notice a lot of condensation, leave the lid off for a few days. Prune to maintain shape, if desired.
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