9 steps for making a succulent terrarium 1. Gather your supplies: container, plastic liner pot to fit inside container, sand, stone, horticultural charcoal, cactus potting mix, scissors ...

And the sand and moss help to retain ... everything you need to make the perfect terrarium. I was able to fit three plants (a baby succulent, a cactus, and some other cactus-type thing).

Take care not to damage plant’s roots. Burrow plant into sand in terrarium. 4. Add more layers of sand to cover plant’s roots. Follow plant watering instructions.

carry DIY terrarium supplies, like glass containers, gravel and decorative sand, along with a variety of small 2-inch plants. Pro tip: Slow-growing, low-water cactus and succulents do really well ...