Description
Create your own terrarium jars in just five minutes, transforming simple materials into lush indoor gardens that flourish with minimal care.
Ingredients
- Glass jar (with or without a lid)
- Small rocks or pebbles
- Activated charcoal
- Potting soil
- Small plants (e.g., succulents, moss, air plants)
- Decorative items (optional): miniature figurines, colored sand, shells, etc.
- Spoon or craft stick for planting
Instructions
- Prepare the Jar: Clean your glass jar thoroughly and make sure it’s dry before adding any materials.
- Create a Drainage Layer: Add a layer of small rocks or pebbles at the bottom for drainage.
- Add Activated Charcoal: Sprinkle a thin layer of activated charcoal over the rocks.
- Layer the Soil: Add potting soil on top of the charcoal (about 2-3 inches deep).
- Plant Your Greens: Make indentations in the soil for the plants, remove them from containers, place in indentations, and pack soil around their roots.
- Add Decorative Touches: Use decorative items to personalize your terrarium.
- Water Lightly: Mist the plants lightly with a spray bottle, ensuring not to overwater.
Notes
Consider using different types of plants and decorations for more variety. Change seasonal decor to keep your terrarium fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 terrarium
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg