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    Hens and chicks sedum terrarium (with a candle).

    Published: Jul 20, 2019 · Modified: Nov 21, 2022 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

    Making a terrarium with sedums (hens and chicks)

    I love terrariums and also love sedums!  So, I've made a cheap terrarium so I can bring some of my favorite little hens and chicks into my house for the fall and winter.   I use these storage jars for all kinds of different storage and now am using them for my terrarium!  They are the perfect size and shape to hold the timed candle with my hens and chicks.

    Glass storage container with a candle in the center, surrounded by hens and chick succulents.

    Some of my blogger friends also used their containers creatively.  It's fun to see what everyone did!  Their projects are below.

    I'm using up what I have since I'm trying to make them as cheaply as I can (I have one of those 'budget' things).

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    Supplies needed for your Hens and chicks Terrarium

    Glass storage jar
    Decorative stones (about ½ inch in size - or what you have handy).
    Cactus/succulent soil (or all-purpose if you are careful not to overwater!)
    Candle with timer 
    Hens and chicks succulents (these are the cheap outdoor kind!)

    Instructions to make a terrarium with sedums (hens and chicks)

    Add at least one layer of ½ inch stones to the bottom of the storage container. You don't ever want the succulents to have the roots soaking in water.

    I added about 1 ½ inches of potting soil to the bottom of this storage jar.   Then decorative stones on top. The decorative stones have a few purposes.  As an FYI, you can buy small quantities cheaply at most dollar stores!  Obviously, they look nice!  And, they help anchor the roots of the hens n' chicks when I water.  Thirdly, they help keep the bottom of the battery-operated candle dry.  I've learned the hard way that if you put these types of candles on sand or dirt, they stop working.   Putting the candle on a layer of stones really does help!

    I did also wrap the bottom of the candle with some plastic wrap to keep the part that holds the battery dry.

    Hens and chicks sedum terrarium in the evening

    Here's why I love the timed candle! It offers a gentle glow. This sedum terrarium is perfect as a centerpiece! You can use it along or line up three down the center of your table!

    A glowing candle in the center of sedums in a glass storage container.

    Other projects with glass storage containers.

    Please take a look at some of my blogger friends creative projects with this same glass container!  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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    Glass storage container with a candle in the center, surrounded by hens and chick succulents.

     

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    1. momcrieff

      July 28, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Carole,
      I plant and experiment all the time! I would put together a terrarium with moderately priced succulents and see how they do. I suspect they would be fine as long as they aren't in direct sun where they may get a little 'cooked'. If you see a significant amount of condensation on the inside of the terrarium, do you have a way of opening/venting your terrarium?

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    2. Karen

      September 21, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Susan,
      I absolutely love this! I have a LOT of battery-operated candles left over from our son and daughter-in-law's wedding rehearsal dinner this past winter and this is exactly what I'll do with my last jar! Simple lovely - thank you for the inspiration. It was fantastic working with you again.

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    3. simple nature decor

      September 20, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Adorable and so simple to make, which is what I like,
      Maria

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    4. Jemma

      September 20, 2016 at 11:08 am

      I am crazy over terrariums and this one is just perfect with this style of jar.
      The candle adds the best finishing touch!
      Great working with you too.
      Jemma

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    5. BonBon

      September 20, 2016 at 9:13 am

      So cute Love this idea

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    6. Carole West, Garden Up Green

      September 20, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Very pretty Susan love all those natural elements and I must be in the stone age because I never knew you could get battery operated candles. Or maybe I'm just getting forgetful. Thanks for joining us, it's always fun to see what you create each season.

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    7. Patti @ Garden Matter

      September 20, 2016 at 6:18 am

      Hi Susan,

      This terrarium is so pretty and I love the battery operated candle. A great way to be able to use the pretty lids!

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