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DIY Succulent Terrarium

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Megan Beauchamp

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So much texture

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So much texture

First things first, add a layer of rocks to the container to create the base of the drainage system.

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First things first, add a layer of rocks to the container to create the base of the drainage system.

Add a layer of charcoal. The charcoal will help generate air filtration within the terrarium.

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Add a layer of charcoal. The charcoal will help generate air filtration within the terrarium.

Add a layer of soil on top of the charcoal.

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Add a layer of soil on top of the charcoal.

Loosen the root soil of the succulents before planting them in the container.

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Loosen the root soil of the succulents before planting them in the container.

The first plant is in place! I'm going to add three since the jar is relatively small.

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The first plant is in place! I'm going to add three since the jar is relatively small.

Second succulent!

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Second succulent!

All three succulents!

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All three succulents!

Add a few more decorative rocks

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Add a few more decorative rocks

Time for water! Pour enough to just get the soil damp.

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Time for water! Pour enough to just get the soil damp.

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I've been wanting to make a succulent terrarium for a while now, and it was a beautiful day to garden!

Supplies Used:
-A variety of succulents (I used three, but the number of plants you'll need will depend on the size of the container you want to use).
-Decorative stones
-Cactus, palm and citrus soil
-A glass container
-Charcoal
-Spade (optional...depends how dirty you're willing to get)

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  • terrarium,
  • indoor plants,
  • gardening,
  • succulents
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      Manikandan R August 12, 2012, 10:52 am

      very simple and good..

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      Kelly Helms August 22, 2012, 9:21 am

      Wow, GREAT tip! Redoing my bedroom and a terrarium is definately going in there! Thanks!

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      Larry Chip August 26, 2012, 6:55 pm

      Awesome! If you love plants consider growing the TickleMe Plant from seeds. It closes its fern like leaves when you Tickle it!. google pet TickleMe Plant...this is real

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      Shoori Al Ghawas February 13, 2013, 7:33 pm

      Very cute and simple, love it..

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      Farah Javed April 28, 2013, 6:41 am

      how much time they will last or will they grow??

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      Judith Garcia May 13, 2013, 12:47 pm

      I love it ! thank you...

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      Judith Garcia May 13, 2013, 12:47 pm

      Thank you I love it!!!!

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