I have unintentionally started a new tradition at our house by making science related ornaments for the past three years. The kids have enjoyed making Borax crystal ornaments because they have an ‘overnight’ transformation that is really quite amazing. See our past ornaments here and here.
This year I was looking for an easy unique gift to give to science loving teachers, family, and friends. I ran across these mini terrarium bulbs and some Christmas-y succulents and voila! we have our easy science ornament for this year!
Here’s what you need:
- These mini terrarium ornaments found here
- small succulents
- cactus, palm, & citrus potting mix
- glass vase filler
- small squirt bottle for watering
- twine or ribbon
Here’s what you do:
- Place a few glass vase fillers at bottom of ornament
- Fill ornament with potting soil enough for succulents roots
- Place succulent in potting soil
- Add stones around the succulent for decoration
- Spray with water once a day or as indicated by the succulent’s instructions
- Add twine or ribbon to top of ornament
The best part of making terrariums is that they can be enjoyed long after Christmas is over. And my favorite part of this terrarium project was Allie said, “I can’t believe we made that!”
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas this year and enjoy this science ornament all year long!
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