Light Bulb Terrarium DIY Ideas

If you’re a nature lover and love gardening, here’s a new craft you can do with your plants. Reuse your old light bulbs and turn them into a self-sufficient ecosystem. A variety of plants can be kept in the terrarium by using an appropriate organic soil. Safety is important while playing with glass; do not forget to wear gloves and goggles. The following DIY won’t be a burden on your pocket as it is inexpensive.

Light bulb terrarium

Light bulb terrarium

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Mosses and sprouts can be grown in the terrarium by using chemical-free soil. Going eco-friendly will be a better way to go for light bulb terrarium. Sooner, you’ll notice tiny roots getting deeper into the soil.

Old light bulb terrariumOld light bulb terrarium

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Old bulbs can save your money and make optimum use of the bulb. Depending on the demand of the plant, the terrarium can be made using either water or soil.

Terrarium supplies

Terrarium supplies

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Terrariums can be made using any shape of glass which is clean and pebbles and soil. To make it more decorative, adding few layers of soil can make it look attractive. While adding two or more plants, do remember their requirement.

Terrarium kit

Terrarium kit

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Major contents of a basic terrarium include; glass cylinder, soil, pebbles, mosses and water. Beginners can illustrate their creativity by using more than two kinds of plants at a time and using colorful pebbles of varying sizes.

Terrarium containers

Terrarium containers

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One can use a variety of shapes of containers for making the terrarium. However, its basic and vital requirement should be transparency. The container should be clean and transparent so that the light can pass through it.

Hanging terrarium

Hanging terrarium

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Just like hanging plants, hanging terrarium may be another crafty thing to do. You can try this indoor as well as outdoor. For hanging, use strong ropes and tie it to the mouth of the terrarium. While doing this, make sure you don’t hurt yourself or the terrarium.

Small light bulbs

Small light bulbs

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Small cylindrical light bulbs can be used for the DIY hack, but it’s very important to completely clean the bulb from the inner side. Preferably, do not use a fluorescent bulb as it is too delicate to handle.

Terrarium

Terrarium

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A terrarium can be an innovative way to depict your love towards nature. This pocket-friendly DIY can be gifted to your dear ones as well. One can enhance his creativity by using multiple decorative materials and plants.

Plant light bulbs

Plant light bulbs

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Hanging plant light bulbs can be another craft project which requires less money and time. Depending on the plant’s light requirement, place your light bulb terrariums accordingly.

Terrarium plants for sale

Terrarium plants for sale

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Terrarium plants can be bought from the craft store or gardening store. If you are looking for a reasonable and ground-breaking present, buying terrarium plants can be an excellent alternative.

Mini terrarium

Mini terrarium

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One can use ice-cream glass, light bulbs, cans, jars, wine glass etc. for preparing your own tiny terrarium.

Plants for terrariums

Plants for terrariums

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One can choose from a variety of tropical and decorative plants. Also, plants like cactus, African violet, Pearlwort, angel’s tears and creeping figs can be used for mini terrariums.