How to Grow a Cactus and Succulents in Terrariums

A terrarium is any glass enclosure for keeping plants or small land animals. Plants that require little water and soil, such as cacti and succulents, thrive in terrarium environments. Setting up a terrarium is simple, and maintenance is easy.

Terrarium
Pebbles or gravel
Potting soil
Plants
Equal parts N-P-K fertilizer
Watering can

Instructions

- 1
  Add a thin layer of pebbles or gravel to the bottom of your terrarium.
- 2
  Add potting soil to your terrarium until it reaches about halfway up the height of your terrarium.
- 3
  Plant your cacti or succulents into the potting soil. You can add one plant or a few in each terrarium.
- 4
  You can cover the top of the soil with decorative pebbles for an added stylistic touch.
- 5
  Store the terrarium in an area that receives a moderate amount of sunlight. If your plants begin looking washed out or faded, then they're receiving too much light.
- 6
  Check the water level by sticking your fingers into the soil every day or so. If the soil is very dry, add a little water. If the soil feels moist to the touch, leave the plants alone for another day.
- 7
  Add one part fertilizer to four parts water in a watering can. Mix the solution. Water your plants with this instead of plain water once per week.

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