Make Your Own Hanging Globe Terrariums
There’s a store in the next town over. It’s earthy. It’s a little funky. And the fragrance of fresh dirt mixed with a hint of patchouli washes over you as you walk in the door. You find yourself bathed in ethereal comfort … it’s therapeutic, actually. A mix of unique plants, vintage decor, and artwork by local artisans make up the list of wares for sale. My mission during my recent visit was to gather enough supplies to make my own hanging globe terrariums so I wouldn’t have to travel 10 miles every time I want to get my fix of earthy goodness at The Mossy Twig.
Honestly, I didn’t really know what I was doing when I set out on this project.
All I knew was that I wanted hanging globe terrariums and I wanted to make them myself.
The young woman at the store was knowledgeable and helpful in making sure I got the right supplies and knew what to do.
A few small succulents, organic dirt, a little bit of sand and decorative crushed glass, and I was set.
Succulents are so pretty in their simplicity, and they don’t require a lot of water.
Aren’t these teeny tiny ones adorable? They remind me of the hens and chicks my mother planted in her garden.
You can find a variety of these globe terrariums. They come in different sizes and some have flat bottoms.
I chose the ones with a hook on the bottom so I could hang several together.
Since my globes have a hook on the bottom, I placed them in a small bowl to steady them while working.
The first thing you need to do is add a layer of organic dirt … and yes, it pays to get the right kind of soil.
Next, add your succulents. You may need to knock some of the dirt off the bottom of their roots.
Add a layer of decorative sand or similar. I used a fine mixture of crushed shells.
To make it easier to spread, I used a funnel which made it easier to get into the tight spots.
Finally, I added a few small shells for interest.
I purchased a small bag of decorative shells at Joanne Fabrics.
All that’s left to do is find a place to hang it!
I made a second hanging globe terrarium and this time used dark, crushed glass atop the soil.
I find these little succulents fascinating!
It was easier to make these hanging globe terrariums than I thought it would be.
Since I had 3 of the hanging globe terrariums, I decided to put a Tillandsia in the last one.
Tillandsia is an air plant that needs little care … but it does need watering!
The tiny flower captivated my heart.
I was sad to find out these precious creations only bloom once in their lifetime.
You water these tiny air plants by letting them sit in a sink filled with water.
Read more about caring for Tillandsia air plants if you want to get some of your own.
I decided to hang the first hanging globe terrarium from the iron shelf in my dining room.
It’s near enough the window to get plenty of light.
You don’t need a hanging globe terrarium to make these.
