How to Make a Wine Glass Terrarium

You can simplify this terrarium quite a bit and you could just simply put soil in a wine glass then add your plants. But if you want maximum appeal and maximum health and lifespan for you plants you should use a standard terrarium set up like that shown in the drawing.

Terrarium Basic setup

Put a few pebbles in the glass then add a thin layer of activated charcoal, a thin layer of spaghnum moss, then your soil. On the very top of this diagram I have put moss. This is just for looks. I recommend that if you are doing a succulent or cactus terrarium you put a layer of sand. This is what Jenny did in her wine glass terrarium.

The pebbles will accumulate the water. The charcoal will purify the water and the Spaghnum moss will prevent the soil from slipping down into the water around the pebbles and retain some of the water in a healthy way. It will keep it crisper and neater looking. This will also keep the roots of the plant(s) healthier. With an open container terrarium like this all of these steps are optional but this is the optimal set up for health and longevity.

Layer of sand

This picture shows the layer of sand at the top which is perfect for the type of plant.

Write or paint on the base And one of the best things about this is that you can use some creativity to add little touches. Colored quartz pebbles, ribbons, a small card, tiny miniatures, or you can paint right on the glass or the base of the glass like this.

For her terrariums Jenny used Gardener's Gold Organic Potting Soil

Miracle Gro Spaghnum Peat Moss

And Black Diamond Activated Charcoal

If you came to this page directly from a search engine I have some pictures of these wine glass terrariums on the previous page here

Here are some Amazon.com Resources:

Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents

Need some Cactus Plants? Amazon.com has them.

Haworthia Collection - 5 Plants - 3.5 - Haworthias are a genus of small succulent plants confined in the wild almost exclusively to the Republic of South Africa. The charm of Haworthias is in their small size, ease of growth, and the almost infinite variation of their delightful leaves. Haworthias rarely require a pot larger than 4-inches in diameter making them ideally suited for a bright windowsill. Perhaps the biggest problem you will encounter when growing Haworthias is that they tend to be addictive! If you acquire more than one plant, you may find yourself wanting more and more. Haworthias are very easy to grow. Remember that Haworthias are succulents, so they require abundant bright light. They also require a well drained soil that approaches dryness between watering. It is best to fertilize only sparingly, using a water soluble houseplant fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength, no more often than monthly during active growth, and not all if the plant is resting. Normal house temperatures ar fine. The collection of 5 different Haworthias you will receive are growing in 3.5" pots. They are similar to the ones pictured. They are 3-4 inches tall.

Zilla Terrarium Plant Star Stern Succulent (6 Inch) Perfect for recreating a natural habitat Safe for aquatic and terrestrial environments Easy-to-clean Desert Plants are perfect for creating a natural-looking planted habitat for terrarium-dwelling animals. Animals will use them for climbing, hiding places and to lap up water droplets when misting. The plants are made from high-quality material and attached to a realistic rock base. They are easy to clean and safe for terrarium animals.SIZE-STAR STERN SUCCULENT 6" / DIMENSIONS- L7.00 W7.00 H6.00

Pots in the Garden: Expert Design and Planting - Rogers points out that many people have a limited space in which to plant a garden and don't have a lot of time to pursue their hobby. He writes that one of the most space-saving and time-efficient ways to enjoy gardening is to include container plantings...Rogers discusses basic design elements, including color, line, form and mass, spece, and texture. Included are 240 splendid photgraphs." George Cohen, Booklist ( Booklist )

"Rogers points out that many people have a limited space in which to plant a garden and don't have a lot of time to pursue their hobby. He writes that one of the most space-saving and time-efficient ways to enjoy gardening is to include container plantings...Rogers discusses basic design elements, including color, line, form and mass, spece, and texture. Included are 240 splendid photgraphs."
-George Cohen, Booklist ( Booklist )