Pet-Proof, Practically No-Water Houseplants for Lazy Nature Enthusiasts
It's easy to see why the popularity of succulents has skyrocketed in recent years. The plants look modern and require little maintenance -- just several hours of sun and not too much water. To showcase their beauty at home, go beyond the terra-cotta pot with this display idea.
Bottle Terrariums
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Materials
Cactus soil
Clean glass bottle
Succulents
Chopsticks
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1. Sprinkle an inch of cactus soil in a clean glass bottle.
2. Divide the succulents into single-stem plantlets, each with roots.
3. Using chopsticks, place the plantlets in the bottle one at a time. Use the chopsticks again to nestle each plantlet into the soil.
4. Once the plants are situated, keep them indoors and out of direct sunlight. These desert plants require only a drop of water every two weeks or so.
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Another bottle-based craft for you -- and this one smells good!
