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Jar succulent terrarium

A tiny desert garden layered in a glass jar, low care and perfect for a sunny dorm windowsill.

Jar succulent terrarium
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time30 minutes
Cost$12 to $20

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Add the pebbles
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    Add the pebbles

    Pour 1 in of pebbles in the bottom. Extra water drains here.

  2. Step 2: Add the soil
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    Add the soil

    Spoon in 2 in of cactus mix. Pat it flat.

  3. Step 3: Plant the succulents
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    Plant the succulents

    Poke a hole with the chopstick. Set each plant in and press soil around the roots.

  4. Step 4: Decorate the top
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    Decorate the top

    Sprinkle sand or tuck moss around the plants.

  5. Step 5: Brush them clean
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    Brush them clean

    Dust soil off the leaves with a dry paintbrush.

  6. Step 6: Water lightly
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    Water lightly

    Give it 1 tbsp of water per plant. Water again only when the soil is fully dry.

Edie's tip

Leave the lid off. Closed jars get too humid for succulents.

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