15 Terrarium Ideas: Inspiration for Planting Succulents
Get inspired with this list of crafty ideas for terrariums and succulents.
Terrariums are a great way to bring a little piece of outside into your home. Perfect for desks, side tables, and decorating your window sills, these little slices of nature can transform your decor from drab and lifeless to warm and natural.
But let's face it, buying terrariums can be expensive.
Anyone who's been browsing through the plant section of the store has probably fallen in love with an adorable terrarium until they see the price tag. This is especially true for terrariums that are big and intricate. Making your own terrariums might seem daunting, but once you get inspired, you'll be creating your very own mini gardens in no time.
There's so much you can put in a terrarium besides just plants, too. From seashells and ceramic animals to stones, gnomes, and more, the possibilities for your terrariums are only limited by your imagination.
Getting Started: How to Plant Succulents
Succulents are no ordinary plants! Before you get started on your terrariums, check out this video tutorial for how to plant succulents.
Succulent Wine Cork Planter Magnets
Looking for a way to spruce up your fridge door? Bring your kitchen to life with these clever wine cork planters. They're magnetic!
Wood Slice DIY Terrarium
They say keeping plants on your desk improves productivity. This Wood Slice DIY Terrarium is the perfect addition to your workspace.
Terrarium in a Mason Jar Gift Idea
Who doesn't love a good mason jar craft? This Terrarium in a Mason Jar Gift Idea is the perfect handmade gift for the plant lovers in your life.
Coffee Pot Homemade Terrarium
Get inspired by this Coffee Pot Homemade Terrarium! It's a simple way to reuse old items around your house by transforming them into something new and unique.
Living Terrarium Necklace
Keep your plants with you on the go with this Living Terrarium Necklace! With this handmade necklace, you're sure to be the most fashion-forward. Succulents for spring? Groundbreaking.
Jurassic Park DIY Terrarium
This Jurassic Park DIY Terrarium adds ceramic dinosaurs into the mix to create a unique mini landscape that's perfect for your dinosaur-loving grandkids.
Too Easy Succulent Terrariums
Simple is sometimes the best way to go. These terrariums are real classics! Can't you already envision them on your kitchen window sill?
How to Make a Fairy Garden
Who says succulents have to be a part of ever terrarium? This DIY fairy garden is so precious, and it's simple to make, too.
Succulent Garden Arrangement
The more the merrier, we say when it comes to succulents. Pick your favorites like echeveria, jade plants, and aloe vera to create a unique plant-scape that's pleasing to the eye.
Mini Succulent Planters
How cute! These recycled cans are transformed into precious planters for your succulents to thrive in this easy craft project.
Mini Terra Cotta Pot Wreath
Take your Spring decor from drab to fab by hanging this crafty terrarium wreath! It's easy to make, and it's a clever way to bring your wreaths to life -- literally.
Super Easy Succulent Garden
This project takes tin cans and transforms them into a mixed-material terrarium masterpiece that you'll love to show off. Put this on your coffee table in a well-lit room for the optimum light, and let these beautiful sedum do the decorating for you.
Succulent Garden DIY Wall Decor
Walls aren't just for paintings anymore. This Succulent Garden DIY Wall Decor takes your container garden vertical! This project is great for those of you who live in tiny apartments and don't have much outdoor space.
Gorgeous DIY Glass Terrarium
This Gorgeous DIY Glass Terrarium is an instant classic. The bright metals and muted plants make these delicate decorations perfect for adding some pizzaz to your work space.
Vintage Tins and Succulents DIY Planters
Vintage is back in, and so are these vintage tin succulent planters. They're simple and so retro!
How to Create Succulent Terrariums
Now that you've got your inspiration, download this handy infographic for a step-by-step guide to making succulent terrariums!
Share your clever terrarium ideas with us in the comments below!
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flowergirl
Jan 08, 2018
Watching some of these videos has helped me understand how to plant succulents. I love aloe Vera because i use it in so many daily routines and i had the idea of making a terrarium as a gift for a friend but it would not grow. Now i can finally use a mason jar to make one for his office desk.
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