A Cuter Way To Display Tiny Houseplants

Tiny but mighty, succulents and small plants pack a big punch when designing a space. Looks aside, they also purify the air, increase moisture, and provide caretakers with a much-appreciated mood boost. Given all of their perks — and the adorable planters available to house them — it's easy to overcrowd your shelves and plant stands with small leafy friends. If you've run out of room for verdant displays or want to shake things up, consider using a hanging terrarium for a unique conversation starter and an easy-to-maintain care approach. 

Adding a fun boho element to your decor, this unique way to display plants allows for small greenery, particularly succulents and air plants, to make a statement while staying out of the way, which is especially handy if you have little ones or four-legged friends roaming around. This display option has plenty of perks. It will free up room on shelves and add an unexpected decorative statement that doesn't take up too much vertical space. To start, grab a few hanging terrarium globes and brainstorm what greenery should live where. 

When working with hanging terrariums, it's best to display air plants, particularly since they're more manageable size-wise and don't require excessive watering or any soil, which lends itself to mess-free maintenance. Accompany those plant babies with sand and moss so they can preserve moisture, and when they do inevitably get a little thirsty, use a misting spray bottle to provide the hydration they're looking for. Keep in mind that air plants tend to thrive in bright but indirect sunlight, but take a look at the specific requirements for the plants you're planning to utilize.

When caring for succulents in terrariums, the worst thing you could do is overwhelm them with too much water. Infrequent waterings, which should take place about every two weeks or so, is ideal. Target the base of the succulent and ensure the soil is moist but not oversaturated. Additionally, go the high light and low humidity route to keep them comfortable. Of course, the greenery is the star of the show, but don't forget to clean the interior and exterior of the glass terrariums when it gets foggy so that adequate lighting can reach your plants.

In terms of assembly, you'll need to find a stud and pre-drill a few holes to later insert your hooks to your ceiling. Make sure to keep your terrariums — which you don't want to weigh down with excessive greenery — away from strong heating and cooling sources. When deciding where to place them, prioritize accessability for easy cleaning, and avoid areas that would be disturbed by things like cabinet doors or windows. In terms of where to place the terrariums, they make a particularly fun accompaniment above the kitchen sink and in sunrooms. If you're a little concerned about the TLC required, you can always opt for faux plants instead.