Little room for a Christmas tree? A Christmas terrarium fits on a windowsill or desk. Discover styling ideas for small spaces with a mini tree in glass.
Not enough room for a Christmas tree? A Christmas terrarium is a compact answer: a mini Christmas tree inside a closed glass jar takes up little more space than a mug and fits on a windowsill, a desk, a bookshelf or a narrow sideboard. You get the feel of a Christmas tree without falling needles, without a two-metre tree and without rearranging your living room.
A traditional Christmas tree needs floor space, a stand and a power socket nearby. In a studio, a flat or at a workplace that is often not an option. A Christmas terrarium has a small footprint: a glass jar of Ø 18 cm and 28 cm high sits happily on a shelf or windowsill. Because the glass is closed, any needles that drop stay inside the jar. That means less vacuuming, even on a desk between your keyboard and your papers.
Vertical space is also your friend. A tall, slim jar uses height instead of width, so your work surface or windowsill stays mostly free while the festive feeling is visible straight away.
The Jar Christmas terrarium kit is a complete Do-It-Yourself package. It comes with a mini Christmas tree, the Picea Glauca 'Conica', also known as the table Christmas tree or dwarf spruce. The kit also includes lighting with 20 warm white LED lights (2 AA batteries not included). You close the glass jar with the supplied bracket so the moisture stays inside through evaporation. With the step-by-step plan you build the terrarium yourself in less than 15 minutes. You do not need green fingers.
One thing to note: the lighting is there for atmosphere. The string of lights is purely decorative and is not a grow light; it does not replace daylight. So place your Christmas terrarium somewhere that gets daylight near a window, not in a dark corner.
The windowsill is one of the nicest spots for a Christmas terrarium. The glass catches the daylight, and in the evening you can see the soft glow of the lights from inside and outside. A few ideas for a styled windowsill:
At the office or in your home-working corner, a Christmas terrarium adds atmosphere without cluttering your workspace. Place the jar at the edge of your desk or on a shelf above your screen so you can enjoy it while you work. A closed jar is handy if you work with papers or a laptop: nothing spills and there is no water to knock over.
Keep it cosy but professional: a small terrarium with lights, a cup of tea and a Christmas card are often enough. Avoid too much loose decoration, because on a desk you want to keep an overview.
Besides the windowsill and the desk, think of a bookcase, a narrow wall shelf, a bedside table, the counter in an open kitchen or the coffee table. Choose a stable surface at eye level or just below, so you can see the tree and the lights clearly. Keep the batteries of the lighting within reach so you can replace them without hassle.
In a small space, less is more. A few basic rules help:
The tree does not have to go after the holidays. A tip for this type of Christmas terrarium: order a terrarium refill pack after Christmas and plant the table Christmas tree outside in the garden. Do it gradually. First put the tree in a garage or shed for a few days so the change to the outdoor temperature is not too sudden, then move it outside.
A Christmas terrarium is also a smart gift for people with little space, such as students, colleagues or family in a small flat. It is compact, it comes with its own lighting and the recipient builds it themselves, which makes it extra fun. Want to see more options? Browse the Christmas terrarium collection, or read our article on mini Christmas trees in a terrarium for more inspiration.
Yes. The Jar is Ø 18 cm wide and 28 cm high, so you only need limited depth. Do check that the jar stands steadily and does not lean against the window.
With the supplied step-by-step plan you can build the terrarium in less than 15 minutes. Everything you need is in the DIY kit.
No. The jar closes completely, so the water stays inside through evaporation. You do not have to think about it every day.
No. The LED lights are purely decorative and are not a grow light. They create atmosphere but do not replace daylight.
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