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DIY Air Plant Terrarium

August 3, 2012 by Ciera Holzenthal 58 Comments

My dad gardens more than anyone I know. He is always outside planting new things, repotting, rearranging and watering. Growing up, my yard was basically a jungle. Unfortunately, I did not inherit a green thumb from him. I’m VERY bad with plants, but I finally found a type that I haven’t killed (well not yet, at least)! Air Plants (also known as Tillandsia) don’t require soil to grow, only moderate light and a good soak every week or so—very low-maintenance! They are kinda weird-looking, but these little guys have so much personality! I find them so unique and beautiful!

Air Plant Globe Terrarium 1
Once I realized that I could keep these guys alive, I became obsessed with making little terrariums for them. They are super easy, affordable and very versatile. I made some for hanging and some for sitting flat on a table or shelf.

MATERIALS:

1: container – a glass globe or any glass container (mason jars also work great)
2: base material – moss, gravel or glass pebbles
3: plants – it is nice to have a few different sizes to add interest (I got mine here)



DIRECTIONS:

Once you have your materials gathered, just cover the bottom of your container with the base material and add your air plants on top. Told ya it was easy! Feel free to get creative with it, you can really add whatever you like to the terrarium, I added some special shells and rocks that I collected from a few vacations.

 

Air Plant Globe Terrarium 2

Air Plant Globe Terrarium 3

Air Plant Globe Terrarium 4

Air Plant Globe Terrarium 5

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About Ciera Holzenthal

Hi, I'm Ciera! I specializing in visual brand development and adore working with passionate entrepreneurs to design captivating and cohesive brand identities allowing them to fulfill their greatest potential and skyrocket their businesses to new heights. I’m passionate about using my skills in branding, marketing, design & social media to help your business succeed.

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  5. vivaystn says

    February 24, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    very nice 🙂

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  6. Jewelry Rage says

    August 10, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    These are really cool!!!

    Reply
  7. Kelsey says

    August 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    My favorite thing about August is watching my baby brother get a year older. Or rather, REALIZING that he got a year older!
    He is turning 17 this year and is a senior in High School.
    He had a close call this year and had a major surgery and this year is especially wonderful that hes healthy and well and I’m so proud of him!

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  8. Karen E. says

    August 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I like that fall is just around the corner and I can dust off my cold weather recipes!

    Reply
  9. Debra Lee says

    August 9, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    That Fall is coming soon!

    Reply
  10. Marie says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    My favorite thing about August is back to school!!! I love air plants and I have a cool fossil rock from the beach that has a hole in it and I stuck an air plant in the hole! LOVE!

    Reply
  11. Marthalynn says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:45 am

    My favorite thing about August is the bounty of fresh produce at the outdoor markets!

    Reply
  12. Lauren says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:27 am

    My favorite thing about August is sort of having the excuse to start using pumpkin in my recipes because we are coming close to fall. (I just can’t help myself – I LOVE pumpkin.

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      August 9, 2012 at 11:31 am

      ohhh yes! I love pumpkin too!

      Reply
  13. Ale says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:10 am

    My husband’s birthday is in August, and so is our wedding anniversary!

    Reply
  14. manda says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:03 am

    My birthday is August!

    Reply
  15. Alex says

    August 9, 2012 at 8:40 am

    i definitely needed more ways to put some green into my home in time for august. i only got as far as bamboo and then hoping that maybe my lavender wouldn’t die. the air plant is much more sustainable, lol! my favorite part about august, like others, is that it is the beginning of an end. i could do without this 90 degree heat 🙂

    Reply
  16. Lindsey says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:17 am

    I love summer evenings sitting on the front porch.

    Reply
  17. Kuku Mir says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Such a chic and simple idea! I love it!!!! I have to try this DIY out I know my mom will love it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      August 9, 2012 at 11:38 am

      thanks! please let me know how yours turns out!

      Reply
  18. Rachael says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    these are so cute!

    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 8, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      also, my favorite thing about August is that fall comes shortly after!

      Reply
  19. Brittany says

    August 8, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    My boyfriends birthday is in August! I love planning parties and it makes me so happy to hear him say that he had “the best birthday ever” every year.

    Reply
  20. Allyssa says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    My favorite thing about August is that summer is winding down and fall is coming. I love fall.

    Reply
  21. CieraHolzenthal says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/maisielove] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/echie52] thank you!!

    Reply
  22. echie52 says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:29 am

    These are all wonderful! Love the light.

    Reply
  23. Jessa says

    August 6, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    My favorite thing about August is running through those precious and rare summer rainstorms! These terrariums are adorable! My honey, Judd, and I tried to make some with cacti once but it was a bit of a disaster (pictures here: http://pearlnearl.blogspot.com ) ! Thank you for sharing, and I hope I’m lucky in this giveaway because my terrarium at home is so sad!!

    xox

    Jessa

    Reply
    • Ciera says

      August 7, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Yours looked pretty good in the photos! The great thing about air plants is they can pretty much live anywhere!

      Reply
      • Jessa says

        August 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you 🙂 I think you’re right though, air plants are the way to go!! xox

        Jessa

        Reply
  24. Kara says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Loving these terrariums – fooled me that you’re green thumbless!

    Reply
  25. mackenzie says

    August 5, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    my favorite thing about august is the summer harvest! Eating tomatoes and having fun in the woods and wishing for another warm day.

    Reply
  26. mackenzie says

    August 5, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    my favorite thing about august is the summer harvest! Eating tomatoes and having fun in the woods.

    Reply
  27. Ana Eugénio says

    August 5, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Hi Ciera 🙂 I’m Ana Eugénio from Portugal and I’m doing the August Break with you too 😉 hope you have an extraordinary week ahead. xxo

    Reply
  28. Carole Gentry says

    August 5, 2012 at 4:41 am

    nice! capture!

    Reply
  29. Cindy A. says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    My favorite thing about August is that we’re getting closer to my favorite month… October.

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  30. CieraHolzenthal says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    [http://www.flickr.com/photos/88227769@N00] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/katewares] thank you guys!

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  31. maria elena says

    August 4, 2012 at 11:29 am

    my fave thing about august is that it means summer is almost over and autumn is on it’s way! (my fave)

    Reply
  32. Rebecca says

    August 4, 2012 at 11:22 am

    August is so ridiculously hot that my favorite thing is it means there’s only one more month til fall – my favorite season!

    Reply
  33. London Leonard says

    August 4, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Favorite thing about August…hmm, well i love fall, and that means fall is near, and my mommys birthday is in August..so I like to do things for her! Thanks for the opportunity! xoxo.

    Reply
  34. London Leonard says

    August 4, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Favorite thing about August…hmm, well i love fall, and that mean fall is near, and my mommys birthday is in August..so I like to do things for her! Thanks for the opportunity! xoxo.

    Reply
  35. Sarah says

    August 4, 2012 at 6:16 am

    My favourite thing about August is that I still dont have to go back to work yet 🙂 cos I work in a school !!

    Also, I hear your pain – there’s nothing worse then picking out a lovely plant and taking it home just to watch it wither and die 🙁

    Reply
  36. jeanne weidenhamer says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:16 am

    Love these airplants!

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  37. Irene S says

    August 4, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Favorite thing about August – more daylight hours and extra late sunsets.

    Reply
  38. Jacque says

    August 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    These are so cute!

    My favorite thing about August is that it’s almost time for the temperature to start dropping again.

    Reply
  39. KateWares says

    August 3, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    These are great! This shot is my fave. I love how it looks like it’s making a break for it. 😉

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  40. silversqueak says

    August 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Love this 🙂

    Reply
  41. janine shaffer says

    August 3, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I love these adorable air plants. My favorite thing about August is that it means fall is close behind. I also enjoy back to school shopping for the kiddos.

    Reply
  42. Alycia says

    August 3, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    ahh this is the best giveaway ever! i looove air plants. my favorite thing about august is that the heat will be ending soon and fall will finally arrive. i’m not a fan of the heat 🙂

    Reply
  43. Jade says

    August 3, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I live in a college town so August is when all the kids come back to Chico. Although I start despising how crowded the town gets, all the traffic, all the people riding their bikes on the wrong side of the road, etc. I love the “life” it brings. And I love people watching, hah

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  44. Rachael says

    August 3, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Picking fruits!

    Reply
  45. Hailey W. says

    August 3, 2012 at 11:29 am

    My favorite thing about August is my birthday! We always went to the fair and back to school shopping so I have lots of lovely memories of August!

    Reply
  46. Molly @ Wicked Cheap says

    August 3, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Love these!

    My favorite thing about August is that it’s almost fall! 😉

    Reply
  47. Kelsey @ Pinegate Road says

    August 3, 2012 at 9:10 am

    My favorite thing about August is tying up loose ends. It feels almost like spring cleaning, but in a different sense. I also love that this August I’ll spend a lot of time with friends and family before heading off to my last year of grad school. I love traveling, and I’m so looking forward to that time!

    Reply

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