DIY Craft Idea: How to Make a Mini Terrarium

Entry #3383, April 3, 2014

Terrariums are a great way to plants inside that can brighten up any corner of your home. It is easy to make your very own mini-terrariums that actually don’t cost much and are a fun DIY craft at any day. Here is how.

Diy fishbowl or glass container terrariums

Image via: Kristin Eldridge

DIY Craft: How to make a Mini-Terrarium

Supplies

1 plastic fish bowl or other clear container

Small stones

Potting soil

Plants (e.g. succulents)

For decoration: Small ornaments, stones, moss, figurines etc.

Diy fishbowl mini-terrarium are great as table centerpieces or favours

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Procedure

1. Place a one-inch thick layer of small stones at the bottom of the container. The stones will help with the water drainage. You can additionally place a thin layer of activated charcoal to keep the water clean and another thin layer of sphagnum moss, which will keep the soil in place.

2. Next, add a 2-inch layer of potting soil on top of the small stones.

3. Add your decorative stones, plants and ornaments in a beautiful arrangement. Make sure to use different heights and textures and also a little color to keep things interesting. Don’t overfill it though, in order to give each plant enough room to grow.

Hanging your fishbowl terrariums is a great way to display them

Image via: A Beautiful Mess

Keep the terrarium in moderate to indirect sunlight and water the plants occasionally by spraying some water on them. If you are using plastic containers, consider hanging them from the ceiling using some hooks and chains. They will be an eye-catching piece in your home décor.

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