Cut flowers brighten the holidays for a few days. A Christmas terrarium gives a mini ecosystem that is built together, needs water only once or twice a year and can be reused after Christmas. Here are five reasons it makes the better gift.
A bunch of cut flowers is a lovely gesture, but a Christmas terrarium is a gift that keeps going: it is a self-sustaining mini ecosystem in glass that only needs water once or twice a year, comes as a do-it-yourself kit, and can be reused after the holidays. If you are looking for a Christmas gift that is more personal than flowers and less wasteful than yet another box of chocolates, a terrarium is a strong contender. Below are five concrete reasons why.
Cut flowers are beautiful, but they are by nature a short-lived present: once the vase is empty, the gift is gone. A Christmas terrarium works differently. With a kit such as Holly, the festive decoration is not the end point. After Christmas you can simply take the decorations out, or refresh the whole terrarium with a terrarium refill set, so the glass and the idea behind it stay in use long after the tree has been put away.
One honest note: plants such as Aloe Humilis and the mini Christmas tree (Picea) are not typical terrarium plants and will stay beautiful for a shorter time in a closed terrarium than plants that are specifically suited to it. That is exactly why the refill option is so handy.
Many people hesitate to give plants because they worry the recipient has no green fingers. A closed terrarium takes most of that worry away. It regulates its own humidity through evaporation, which means the water stays in the glass, and it only needs water once or twice a year. Anyone can look after it, from a busy colleague to a grandparent who would rather not fuss with a watering can.
Compare that with a bouquet that needs fresh water, trimmed stems and a daily glance. The terrarium simply sits there and looks festive.
The Holly Christmas terrarium is delivered as a complete do-it-yourself kit. It contains a Fat Joe terrarium (Ø 29 cm, 30 cm high) without cork, a mini Christmas tree (Picea Glauca Perfecta), Fittonia White Tiger and Aloe Humilis, plus fresh moss balls, terrarium soil, hydro granules, activated charcoal, a step-by-step plan, a care guide and a Classic Christmas decoration kit.
That makes unwrapping only the beginning. Following the five-step plan together on a quiet afternoon between Christmas and New Year turns the gift into an activity, something a bouquet simply cannot offer.
A terrarium with a tiny Christmas tree inside brings a festive touch without dropping needles all over the floor. It fits on a dinner table, a sideboard or a windowsill, and it works as a centrepiece that does not block the view across the table. Because the glass closes the greenery in, any needles that fall off stay in the bottle.
Looking for more ways to dress the table? Read our article on the perfect Christmas table with terrariums as decoration.
Timing is a classic headache with plants and flowers. With a terrarium you have more room. If you order it as a gift, you can select your preferred delivery date in the cart, and the plants can stay in the box for up to 48 hours after delivery. Prefer to unpack right away? Take the plants out on arrival and give them some water, daylight and a little love.
Good to know: because this is a seasonal product, the contents may differ slightly from the product photo. A fitting and atmospheric replacement is always provided, and you receive the product as shown in the photo with the white background.
Cut flowers have their place. They are instant, they need no assembly and they suit a dinner invitation where you simply want to bring something. A terrarium is the better choice when you want the gift to be remembered, to be used in the new year and to involve a bit of creativity.
No. A closed terrarium regulates its own humidity and only needs water once or twice a year. Keep the plants and moss moist, because the limited Christmas editions are delivered without a cork.
Yes. You can remove the Christmas decorations or refresh the terrarium completely with a terrarium refill set.
It is a do-it-yourself kit. The recipient assembles it using the included five-step plan, which makes the gift an activity as well as a decoration.
Ready to swap the bouquet for something that lasts? Take a look at the Christmas terrariums collection and pick the one that fits the person you are giving it to.
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