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How to Build a Faux Terrarium

Love the look of a terrarium but apprehensive about the care required? Our faux terrariums look like the real deal and come together in three easy steps. No green thumbs needed.

Faux succulent in hanging planters.
Step 1: Pick a container

Using faux succulents comes with a lot of benefits but one of the biggest ones has to be versatility in terms of the containers you can use. Bowls, hurricanes, hanging planters, vases and even lanterns can all be used to create a look that suits your home and your style. Shop our full selection of faux succulents here.

List of faux plants.
Step 2: Choose your succulents and greenery

Here again you can feel free to customize with different looks, shapes and textures, but you can always let your container be a guide. Using a tall narrow container, such as a vase? Maybe you'll want to use stapelia or hanging sedum. Using a low bowl or lantern? You could fill it with echeveria succulents in a variety of colors. Feel free to mix and match and play. After all, that's half the fun.

Beautiful Faux Terrarium

Faux Terrarium with sand, stones, and moss in a clear vase.
Step 3: Add sand, stones, and moss.

The finishing touch for your faux terrarium is to add filler sand, stones and moss. This will help keep succulents in place and add to the life-like look of your terrarium. Depending on your preference, you can keep it simple with beach stones alone, add an earthy tone with moss or use all three fillers for a layered look.

Oh, one more step! When you’re done creating your beautiful terrarium, be sure to share with us using #CrateStyle!

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