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Succulents are the in-vogue houseplant with good reason — these low-maintenance beauties grow easily (even for black-thumbs!) and add modern elegance to any spot in your home.

To build your own mini-greenhouse, layer pebbles, horticultural charcoal, and soil in a glass vessel before planting a few varieties. Top it off with gravel and then water your new centerpiece every three to four days, or when you notice the soil is getting dry.