The trendy IKEA DIY that every plant parent needs.
Are your humidity-loving houseplants struggling in your bone-dry living room?
Look no further than a fully equipped mini greenhouse right in your home!
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Not only are they functional, but these trendy cabinets look great too and are surprisingly easy to make.
Plus, like any good DIY the options for your finished piece are truly endless.
Ready to dive in?
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Heres everything you should probably know about making your own IKEA greenhouse cabinet.
What Plants Should Go in a Greenhouse Cabinet?
A greenhouse cabinet creates a warm, humid environment that is ideal for many different kinds of tropical plants.
What throw in of Grow Light Is Best for a Greenhouse Cabinet?
For this tutorial, we used a full-spectrum hanging grow light.
The model that you choose will largely depend on your space, your budget, and your aesthetic preferences.
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Tip
Looking for inspiration for your greenhouse cabinet?
Use an electric drill and a step drill bit to drill through the soft metal.
Since we are using a hanging grow light, we secured the light using magnetic hooks.
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This includes the temperature and humidity meter, humidifier, and fan.
Add Plants
Now the fun part!
Add your plants (maybe even plants from IKEA) into the greenhouse cabinet.
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Turn on the Cabinet
Finally, its time to turn on your greenhouse cabinet!
Plug in your grow light, fan, and humidifier and watch your plants thrive.
Watch for signs of light stress, and ensure that you adjust your watering appropriately.
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Otherwise, utilize the temperature and humidity meter to monitor the conditions in the greenhouse cabinet.
The options are truly endless and limited only by your imagination!
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