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“Broken Pottery Turned Succulent Terrarium: A DIY Guide
Transforming broken pottery into a stylish succulent terrarium not only breathes a second life into the damaged vessels but adds a green charm to your interior decor. Follow these steps to make the best use of broken pottery.
Materials You’ll Need:
1. Broken Pot: If you don’t already have one, you could intentionally break an old ceramic or clay pot, but do so responsibly and safely.
2. Organic Cactus Potting Soil: Cactus soil works best for succulents as it’s specially formulated to drain well.
3. Succulents: Choose a variety of succulents for your pot.
4. Stones or Pebbles: Small stones or pebbles are used for drainage at the bottom of the pot and also for decorating.
5. Charcoal: Charcoal helps to prevent the growth of bacteria in the soil.
6. Tools: You will need a small shovel or spoon and protective gloves.
Step One: Clean Your Pottery Shards
Clean the broken shards to ensure no harmful bacteria affect the succulents. Rinse thoroughly and allow them to dry.
Step Two: Development of The Base
Place your largest piece of pottery as your base. Add a layer of pebbles for the necessary drainage followed by a layer of charcoal, and finally, cactus potting soil.
Step Three: Planting Your Succulents
Now dig small holes in the soil, plant the succulents and firm the soil around them using your fingers, ensuring they are tightly in place.
Step Four: Arrangement of Pottery Shards
Start by arranging the larger shards to develop the structure. You can think of it as a mini-landscape where taller shards act as cliffs and smaller pieces as hills.
Step Five: Filling Spaces
Fill any excess spaces with more soil, and add pebbles on the top layer for decoration. This also helps to stop the soil from shifting too much when watered.
Step Six: Watering and Maintenance
Give your succulent terrarium a little water – remember, less is more with succulents as they don’t like overly moist conditions. Keep the terrarium in a bright position but out of direct sunlight as the glass can amplify the heat.
This unique succulent terrarium inside broken pottery not only makes for an interesting home decor piece but the process of creation is an exercise in mindfulness and a tribute to turning brokenness into something beautiful.”
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