DIY Desktop Desert: Step‑by‑Step Cactus Terrarium Tutorial for Beginners скачать в хорошем качестве

DIY Desktop Desert: Step‑by‑Step Cactus Terrarium Tutorial for Beginners

Bring a little slice of the Southwest to your desk or windowsill! In this quick, beginner friendly tutorial I’ll show you how to transform an ordinary glass container into a striking cactus terrarium. We start with the foundation: creating a drainage layer using aquarium sand and layers of colored sand. The layered sand not only prevents soggy roots but also creates a beautiful stratified design; a small brush helps level the layers and keep the pattern crisp. Once the drainage base is set, we add a cactus & succulent soil mix and a piece of grape wood vine to form the hardscape, giving the terrarium depth and structure. I prep each cactus by removing loose soil and cleaning off excess roots. The cacti are planted at varying heights to create visual interest and then backfilled carefully with soil to hold them in place; remember to handle the spines gently to avoid getting poked. After planting, a quick touch up with the brush removes any stray sand. I tuck in tiny Silver Ball cactus pups and finish the design with decorative stones. Larger stones help balance the arrangement and smaller stones add texture. Once the layout feels balanced, the finished terrarium is placed in a spot with bright, direct light so this miniature desert can thrive. Whether you call it a desktop desert or a cactus terrarium, it’s an easy way to bring low‑maintenance greenery to your home or office. If you enjoy this project, please like the video, subscribe for more plant‑care tutorials, and let me know in the comments how your terrarium turned out! Song: Purpose by John Easton Chapters: 0:00 Intro Cactus Terrarium 0:08 How to make a drainage layer 0:34 Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix 0:43 Hardscape 0:48 Prepping Cactus 1:36 Planting Cactus 2:03 Adding Top Dressing 2:31 Silverball Cactus Pups 2:42 Detailing Stones 2:54 Outro #terrarium #tutorial #cactus #diy #plants #howto #succulents