It’s actually quite easy to create your own terrarium for cute, little succulents to live.
Many terrarium crafters will tell you thatsucculents are the way to go.
Succulent terrariumsare totally versatile and open to your own creativity.
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Picture a glass fish bowl or decorative bowl.
it’s possible for you to make a fairly small set-up or go big with a larger container.
They’re low maintenance and decorative, making them perfect for a terrarium.
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This can be a layer of moss, a natural coffee filter, or a fine cheesecloth.
Plant Your Succulents
Finally, it’s time to plant your succulents.
Experiment with placement until you’ve created a terrarium look you’re happy with.
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It’s all about creativity and there’s no one right way to do it.
Don’t overcrowd your plants, but feel free to use several if there’s room in your vessel.
As a rule of thumb, leave about an inch of space between each one.
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it’s possible for you to also add other accents as you plant, or at the end.
Move items around carefully, filling in soil, until you love the result.
Mist With Water
Finally, give the terrarium a nicemisting of waterto get it started.
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The Zen Succulent
Yes.
Most succulents need full sun to thrive, which means at least six hours of direct, unfiltered light.
It’s very easy to overwater a succulent terrarium, so when in doubt, don’t water.
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Soil designed for succulents, often labeled “cactus soil” or something similar, is ideal.
If the walls of the terrarium are fogging up, then it’s too humid inside.
Allow it to air out and reduce watering until the soil dries.
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