GLASS BULB ORNAMENT

Give your Christmas tree a modern flair with a gorgeous air plant–filled glass bulb ornament. (See Chapter 1 for more information on air plants.) Since air plants do not require soil to survive, your ornament has a clean and stunning simplicity.

WHAT YOU NEED

WHAT TO DO

  1. Pour a thin layer of white sand in the bottom of your glass bulb. The sand is decorative and reminiscent of snow!
  2. Insert your air plant into the bulb. It can rest on top of the sand. Let some of the plant hang out of the opening if you like the look.
  3. Add some faux holly berries for a pop of color.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Place your bulb where it will get plenty of bright indirect sunlight. You should remove your air plant about once per week to water it. You can water by rinsing it under running water, or let the entire plant soak in water for about 20 minutes. Let it dry for a few hours before replacing it in the glass bulb.

TIP!

You can also create a traditional succulent terrarium in a hanging glass bulb!

See “Succulent Terrarium” project in Chapter 3 for more information. Place the terrarium in indirect sunlight. Glass magnifies light and heat, so be careful not to place your terrarium where it will receive a lot of direct sunlight. Stick a finger down into the soil to be sure the soil is completely dry before each watering.