Know a plant lover? This terrarium ornament is the perfect gift! Can be used after the holidays.
I love plants, they make me happy and I love having them in my house. So I thought it would be fun to make a terrarium ornament for the Christmas tree.
This ornament can use any succulents you want. I would stick to succulents and not other types of house plants since succulents need relatively low water. Which makes them perfect for a craft like this.
If you don’t like succulents, you can also use air plants. Just don’t put any soil in your ornament and arrange the air plants however you like.
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How To Make Terrarium Ornament
This terrarium ornament is cute and can be displayed even after the holidays.
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What You Need:
Tools Needed:
- Wood Burning Tool
- Small Shovel
Supplies Needed:
- Plastic Ornament or Terrarium Ornament
- Planting Soil
- Succulents
Tip for Terrarium Ornament
Use Succulents you Already Have
There is no need to go out and buy new succulents for this ornament! If you already have succulents, use those for this project.
This ornament can be made with succulents you already have at home, by propagating the leaves a few months before you plan to make the ornament. Or, if you have large succulents that need pruning, you can take some cutting and have them root in the terrarium.
Use Moist Soil
Wet the soil before adding it to your ornament. This will make sure that there is no pooling water in the ornament, which will rot the roots of the succulents. But that there is enough moisture for the succulent to thrive.
Use a Wood Burning Tool
If attempting to cut a hole in a plastic ornament, do not use scissors. Instead use something hot to melt the plastic and create a hole. I used a wood burning tool. Also make sure to use proper safety gear so you don’t hurt yourself.
Terrarium Ornament
Create this cute terrarium ornament with just a few supplies.
Materials
- Plastic Ornament or Terrarium ornament
- Succulents
- Soil
Tools
- Wood Burning Tool
- Small Shovel
Instructions
- Use a wood burning tool to create a hole in the front of a plastic ornament, or use a terrarium ornament that already has a hole.
- Wet soil and put a small layer of soil in the bottom of the ornament.
- Arrange small succulents in the soil. Being careful to put stems and any roots into the soil to secure the plant.
- Display.
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