small business with big heart
About leaves and prickles
Welcome to leaves and prickles, the home of cacti-inspired decorative candles and DIY terrarium kits! I’m Monika, the founder and creator behind this small business based in Cheshire, UK. In 2023, I quit my job as an office manager to follow my passion and dedicate myself to leaves and prickles. My business is best known for its cactus candles, which are a popular gift choice among many of my wonderful customers. I have always been a nature lover...
decorative candles with a botanical touch
About terrarium cactus candles
My terrarium cactus candles were born from my love for being creative and my passion for all things green, coming together. As a nature lover and someone who’s happiest when making beautiful things, creating cacti-inspired terrarium candles is bringing me so much joy, and the best part is knowing that most of my amazing customers choose my botanical candles as special gifts...
what is a terrarium and the benefits of making one
About DIY terrarium kits
Low-maintenance and beautiful to look at, a terrarium is a self-contained ecosystem designed for growing humidity-loving plants. Typically made in sealed glass containers, terrariums include a drainage layer, specialised soil, and tropical plant species. As the plants photosynthesise and transpire, moisture evaporates and condenses on the glass walls. This condensation then drips back into the soil, creating a self-sustaining water cycle that keeps the plants nourished...