+How to Build a Terrarium
Glass cloche terrariums are not only appealing to the eye, but they also preserve a bit of nature in your home and serve as a simple, yet beautiful, piece of art. Closed terrariums are easy to care for, as they retain much of their own moisture and provide a warm environment with a consistent level of humidity. You won’t have to water the terrariums unless you see that the walls are not misting up. Small growing plants that don’t require a lot of light work best such as succulents, ferns, moss, even orchids.
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What You'll Need:
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- Cloche +
- Planter saucer, small shallow dish or desired platform +
- Floral foam oasis +
- Ruler +
- Spoon +
- Floral wire pins or paper clips +
- Small plants (from a florist or nursery) +
- Moss +
- Tweezers +
- Other small decorative items (optional) +
Step 1
+Measure the circumference of your cloche and cut the foam oasis about 3/4 inch (2 cm) smaller. Place the foam oasis into a container full of water and allow to soak until it sinks to the bottom. Dig out a hole on the oasis large enough to fit your plant, being careful not to pierce all the way through to the bottom.
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Step 2
+Insert your plant into the hole.
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Step 3
+You can add various plants if you wish.
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Step 4
+Using floral pins, attach enough moss around the oasis to cover it.
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Step 5
+Gently place the cloche over the oasis. The glass may push some of the moss upward, exposing some of the foam.
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Step 6
+Simply pull down the moss with tweezers or insert more moss to fill in the empty spaces.
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Step 7
+You can use any platform you wish. In this case, a small saucer was used.
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Step 8
+This particular terrarium rests on a planter saucer and features a small white pumpkin.
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Step 9
+This particular terrarium was placed on a wood slice and a little toy squirrel was placed inside to add a little whimsy.
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Finished Terrarium
+Displayed alone or in a group, these pretty arrangements allow you to add a little nature to your decor or tablescape.
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