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Gather all Materials Needed and bring them to a clean workspace.

Wash and dry the clear jar and lid so your terrarium starts clean.

Pour small rocks or pebbles into the bottom of the jar to make a drainage layer about one quarter full.

Spoon potting soil into the jar to make a planting bed that is about twice as deep as the pebble layer.

Use a chopstick to make small planting holes in the soil where each plant will go.

Gently remove one small plant from its pot by tipping the pot and easing the roots out.

Loosen the plant’s roots gently with your fingers so they can spread in the soil.

Place the plant into a hole and press soil around its roots to hold it upright.

Add tiny decorations and more small stones on the soil surface to make your terrarium look fun.

Lightly mist the soil and plants with the spray bottle until the soil is just slightly damp.

Put the lid on the jar to create a little greenhouse and trap moisture inside.

Set the terrarium in a spot with bright indirect light but not direct hot sun.

Check your terrarium each day to look for condensation inside the jar.

If you see lots of heavy condensation or water pooling, remove the lid for one hour to let excess moisture escape.

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