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STEP BY STEP Create a terrarium display

Plant up a jar with tropical plants or even cacti to make a terrarium. Tropical plants need a closed lid for humidity, while cacti and succulents are best with a wide opening and no lid. Choose plants based on the size of the jar. Coloured leaves of fittonia or polka dot plants are great, and ferns will love the humidity, too.

1 POUR in a 5cm layer of gravel, pebbles or even decorative glass marbles into the bottom of the jar. Shake

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