Are you thinking about making a glass terrarium to grow exotic terrarium plants in? A terrarium is a great educational tool for children and adults alike. This set of 6 glass terrarium globes are ideal for decorating ideas for gardening, planters, mosses, mini gardens, houseplants, votive candle holders, edible plants, DIY decorations, and so much more! Great for holidays too.
To create this terrarium, you will need: moss (soilless clay) that are cleaned, crushed, and mixed into a bowl, an air plant that grows well, and water. The purpose of the moss is to provide a base for the water and air plant. The air plant can be a small plant like the Hornwort or another variety. Be sure to get one with large leaves, so it can catch all the sunlight!
Glass terrariums or hanging glass terrarium globes are a cheap way to make your own customized terrariums. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and materials including terrariums made of resin, glass, acrylic, or polycarbonate. Glass terrariums are not recommended for children under 3 as they sometimes can break, and these do not look as natural as the other materials.
Here are some easy ways to decorate your glass plants and terrariums. Most plants will grow better if the lights are not too bright. Try putting several hanging glass orb plants in front of a window. Just remember to place the tealights upside down to avoid burning them. These look very pretty against a backdrop of flowers.
If you have more than enough money, you can buy plastic or fiberglass balls and tie them onto the inside of your terrarium or hanging plants. They make good novelty items too! You can also purchase colorful rope from dollar shops for tying plants and balloons to the inside of the glass. This is very attractive for a party.
Another idea is to use clear plastic containers instead of the usual glass ones and fill them with sand, silt, pebbles, or anything that will drown the plants. These terrariums also work well for holding plants that are not succulent. Place transparent terrariums with these inside and they look very real.
If you are more artistic, you could make your own design or purchase an ornament that matches the plants or your favorite colors. For example, if you are using red plants, you could make a border or place some small red plants on the front of the globe with little rocks sprinkled about. Add a little silk rose bush or any other large flowering plant to the mix and it will look like you have put real rock in the jar or container. If you have white plants, you could use a clear glass ornament to dress up a white terrarium, or a ceramic ornament to dress up a terrarium that has mostly white plants. For succulents or tropical plants, look for designs that incorporate shells, seashells, or conch shells. You could also look for ceramic or plastic eggs that you can paint and decorate with your choice of colors.
One way to keep the light out while keeping the plants healthy is to use an inexpensive glass light bulb and run an inexpensive electrical outlet down through the middle of the globe. Install some inexpensive lighting inside so that you have natural light to play with while you are working on your design. A lot of people who get creative and build their own do it yourself projects like this one take shortcuts. It is important to think of the long term effect of what you will be putting in your fish tank or how your plants will grow. You don’t want to start off with a beautiful centerpiece that doesn’t do anything for you.