For the holidays this year I supplemented my usual baked gifts for family & friends with succulent terrariums. I had the idea after watching a florist assemble a one for a friend and then seeing the same glass globe he used for sale at CB2. I used succulents trimmed from our garden and referenced this blog post, which breaks down the materials needed for the base.
The challenge lay in figuring out how to send these through the mail, and ready-to-assembly kits seemed the way to go. I made one for myself to figure out the appropriate quantity of each base layer, then bagged each layer and trimming separately, printed out directions and put it all in a paper bag. I was pleased with the result, as were the recipients, which is always gratifying! I would definitely make these again as a party favor.
Step 1: Trimmed succulent clippings sit outside for a few days so the ends scabs over. This allowed me to send them without any source of water.
Step 2: Measured the amount of organic material needed for each layer in a single terrarium.
Step 3: Bagged and labeled layers (rocks, charcoal, cactus soil, succulent trimming)
Step 4: Packed layers in paper bag; finished with twin and assembly and care directions on the outside. (I wrapped the glass globe separately since it was breakable.) Hopefully all the final products looked something like this!
