How to Make a DIY Air Plant Terrarium

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Air plants are a beautiful and unique addition to any home. They are easy to care for and can thrive in a variety of conditions. If you are looking for a cool idea try this DIY air plant terrarium.

01. Terrarium Dish

Find a clear glass dish with a wide mouth to use for the terrarium. Fill the bottom with sand, gravel, or small pebbles. Step by Step

02. Materials

Air Plants Sand, gravel, or pebbles Various Seashells Driftwood Step by Step

This is going to be a coastal-themed terrarium. An air plant fit perfectly into the split of this driftwood.

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Fill Terrarium

03 Another fun idea is to use a sea urchin shell to hold an air plant. Learn more

Small Additions

04 After adding the bigger elements to the terrarium fill in with smaller shells and moss. Full Tutorial

To care for your air plants mist every 2-3 days until the leaves are wet. For more air plant care tips click the link below.

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More Coastal Inspo.

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How to Make a DIY Air Plant Terrarium

01. Terrarium Dish

02. Materials

This is going to be a coastal-themed terrarium. An air plant fit perfectly into the split of this driftwood.

Fill Terrarium

Small Additions

To care for your air plants mist every 2-3 days until the leaves are wet. For more air plant care tips click the link below.

To care for your air plants mist every 2-3 days until the leaves are wet. For more air plant care tips click the link below.

More Coastal Inspo.

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