How to Make a Succulent Terrarium

Creating and growing a succulent can transform your desk from a boring paper-filled desert into a green oasis....well probably not exactly but it can reduce stress and create a calming environment.  Here is a step by step instruction on how to create a succulent:

1. Container

The first thing you will need is an open container.  A closed terrarium is a big no-no with high mosture and humid environments.  We recommend a glass container with a sloped curve

2. Drainage Layer

Add a layer of small river rocks or gravel at the bottom of the terrarium.  This will create a reserviour where excess water can draing preventing any overaturation and protecting the plants roots. 

3. Add Potting Soil on top of the Drainage Layer

Before you place your succulent in the pot you've chosen, fill it almost (but not quite) to the top with potting soil. Leave a little bit of room at the top, so the roots will have a comfortable fit, and you'll be able to add more soil later on.

4. Plant your Succulents

Here comes the fun part!  Add your succulent to the platner.  You can design it any way you want to plant whereever you would like.  Make sure the rooters are into the soil.  Once you have placed the succulents, fill the pot up to cover the roots but the leaves sit on top of the soil to prevent rotting. 

5. Add any moss or decorations. 

To finish off your succulent feel free to add any moss or decorations.  Decorations can be rocks, gravel, or small figures.  

6. Let it grow!

You don't need to water your succulent for a day or two.  Then water periodically to keep your succulent growing.  

Let us help!

Collecting all of the materials and going through the process of creating the garden can be challenging.  Engage your friends, coworkers or family with an activity you can all do together.  Here are some of our most popular suculent virtual classes with supplies:

Plant a Succulent Terrarium:

Let’s play in the dirt and get crafty by planting a Succulent Terrarium garden in a fun but therapeutic virtual plant class. Your Terrarium is a great keepsake decoration for your desk or office.

Your Terrarium kit will come with all the supplies you need to make a Zen-themed succulent garden, no other supplies are needed. This kit lets you create an earthy vibe succulent garden with green and white moss while you can arrange the river rocks in a Zen formation or your own design.

Plant a Succulent Terrarium can support up to 500 guests for $59 per person.  

Succulent Ceramic Planting:

Did you know that planting is a great way to relieve stress? Getting in touch with nature can help you feel more removed from the stressors of daily life and create a more peaceful, happy state of being. We will deliver you and your guests succulent planting kits directly to your doorstep and connect online for a one-of-a-kind virtual planting experience.

Succulet Ceramic Planting can support up to 999 particpants for $80 per person.  

Succulent Planting Workshop:

During our succulent arrangement workshop we'll show you the ropes on how to create an amazing succulent arrangements to add that touch of green to your space. Whether you're gathering family scattered across the country or colleagues from remote offices, our plant and floral based activities allows you to imagine, discover, learn and create from the comfort of your own home. Each of our botanical workshop kits come with everything you need from planters and plants to design tools and decorations.

Succulent Planting Workshop can support up to 1,000 guests for $70 per guest. 

Book Your Next Succulent Event with Elevent

At Elevent, we have a few pre-planned options where we take care of everything for you. All you need to do is let your team members know, pick a date on the calendar, and have someshow fun with everyone!  

Originally published at Apr 3 2023, 7:09:28 PM. Updated on May 4 2024.