How to make a Terrarium
The truth is that I have had this terrarium for a long time, I mean years, and I have never ever had any success with it. Maybe it lasts a couple of weeks, a month tops, but inevitably it dies back and I have to start again.
But not this time! I actually read up on creating a terrarium and made some changes - and it's been living on it's own for a number of months now. Honestly, it's creating it's own moisture and everything - it's like it's own little Eco system!
Can you tell I am excited? Thought so.
Here are the key steps:
1. Provide good drainage - I added small landscaping pebbles to ensure easy and efficient drainage.
2. Use more soil than you think - the plants have to root after all! Previously, I think I was being a bit stingy with the soil.
3. Choose the right plants - stick with miniature, indoor, tropical plants. I choose plants with pink veining to coordinate with the room (like you couldn't have predicted that).
Terrarium
But not this time! I actually read up on creating a terrarium and made some changes - and it's been living on it's own for a number of months now. Honestly, it's creating it's own moisture and everything - it's like it's own little Eco system!
Can you tell I am excited? Thought so.
Here are the key steps:
1. Provide good drainage - I added small landscaping pebbles to ensure easy and efficient drainage.
Terrarium with stones
2. Use more soil than you think - the plants have to root after all! Previously, I think I was being a bit stingy with the soil.
Terrarium with extra soil
Terrarium with tropical plants
4. Water - the first watering should be a good one. Get it nice and saturated. After that, it should only require watering from time to time. I water mine once every couple of weeks.You should get condensation on the inside of the terrarium if it is working correctly.
Condensation - it's working!
5. Provide good light - choose a well lit area. Previously, I was going for form over function and not choosing the right location.
Terrarium in its new home in the Big Girl Room
This is a really fun, simple and inexpensive project that can add a bit of life to any room. I hope you give it a try!
Note: This project could be completed with any type of seal-able container, such as an apothecary jar or water jug - experiment and enjoy!
Please note, this post will be saved under the projects tab on the navigation bar.
Linky Parties