Time: 20 minutes
Materials: rocks, charcoal, sand, soil, succulent or plant of your choice, container
As much as I love a good house plant, terrariums have totally won my heart with their playful nature. You can customize everything from the container, to the colors of rocks/sand, and the decorative elements you use, making this project one with endless possibilities!
I am no botanist, so before starting I did some research to learn the specific layers needed to make a thriving terrarium. PS by using Bing, I was able to rack up points through Bing Rewards that I can put towards food, shopping, and even charitable donations (it’s like a frequent flyer program for searching)!
Start your first layer by pouring in a layer of rocks thats about an inch in height (this will prevent root rot). Next, add a very thin layer of charcoal, which is great for filtration. You should still be able to see your rocks peaking through the top. Cover all with a layer of sand then add your soil.
The very top layer is for additional decor. I chose to add some moss and a cute plastic deer, because hey, why not? There are so many options here, so have fun! If you have a container with a narrow opening, I recommend using these long tweezers to help you place everything.
You’ll want to water your terrarium with the tiniest bit of water a few hours after you’ve finished. Repotting is a little traumatic for plants, so if you happen to over water, the roots will absorb too much and it may kill it.
Place in a sunny spot in your house (non-direct light), and enjoy!
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What a great idea, wonderful as a gift!
Absolutely! Each one is so customizable that they would be great for everyone in the family :)
SO cute! Turned out perfectly :)
Yay, thank you Lidy!
Love this and totally lovin’ the Bing Rewards too.
Thanks Melissa! And aren’t they great! I love getting free things for something I’m already doing :)
Oh ok, they’re tweezers LOL! I thought they were chopsticks, which is totally my forte, believe it or not :P So stinkin cute and such a unique vessel!
haha yeah girl! You could totally use chopsticks too, that’s brilliant! I just don’t happen to be that skilled ;) The container is actually a wine decanter I picked up at West Elm a few years ago!
Love this DIY, thank you for posting!
love this. So pretty. I think it would be a fun thing to do with my son.
Absolutely! There are so many fun ways to add decorative elements too!
Hey! Were did find the little deer?, did you buy it from internet? Is just that here in my country you can’t find it :(
Oh no! I had mine already, but I bet you could find something similar on Etsy! Best of luck in your search.
This turned out so cute, Rachel! I’ve had a terrarium on my to do list for ages … will get to it one of these days:)
Oh yay, so glad you liked it Ginnie! I know what you mean, it’s so easy to put off projects sometimes! Can’t wait to see what you come up with :)
I can’t wait to start with my own terrarium.
Yay! Let me know how it goes :)
This looks like a fun summer project. I am excited to try it.
Awesome! I hope you do, such a great addition to any home!
Great tutorial, I love your photos. Pinned!
Thank you so much Amy! And thanks for sharing!
this is seriously adorable!
Thanks Molly, glad you liked it!
the bottle is adorable!!!!! i have made these in mini vial necklaces, as well as beach sand and shell vials.
oh, found similar, if not the same, bottles on west elm
http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-bottles-with-wood-stoppers-c434/?pkey=e%7Cwine%7C19%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C11&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules
That’s the one! I know it’s supposed to be a decanter, but I couldn’t resist using it for this project :)