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How to Make a Terrarium
Posted by in Plant Terrarium on July 23, 2011
A terrarium is a kind of indoor plant garden, where the plants are planted in small glass containers like light bulbs, fish bowls and cloches. Terrariums are planted with small indoor plants that thrive well indoors and which do not require much sunlight. Some terrariums even contain insects and reptiles and are infact a miniature eco system. Terrariums are a great way to teach children about different types of plants and how they grow. Terrariums can be either open on the top so that you can care for the plant or it can be completely enclosed. It is just like container gardening but the plants are enclosed on all sides. They cost quite a lot if you purchase them from stores and so it is best to make a terrariums yourself. They are quite simple and easy to make and they are much prized as decor objects. Here we are going to teach you how to make a terrarium.
How to Make a Terrarium in a Jar
Making a terrarium in a jar is very easy to do and all you need are a few things. Here is a step by step instruction on how to make a terrarium in a jar.
Things required
* 1 large glass mason jar
* Organic potting soil
* Small stones and pebbles
* Terrarium charcoal
* Sheet moss
* Seeds or small plants
Procedure
For make a terrarium for kids, first you need to wash the mason jar thoroughly and remove any labels. Now place a layer of small labels inside the jar and then layer it with a thin layer of terrarium charcoal. Once you have done this, gently add some potting soil recipe so as to get a 3 to 4 inch of soil layer. Now tear the sheet moss and fit it inside the mason jar over the potting soil. Sprinkle a few seeds or the small plants and then lightly pour a bit of water. Once you have watered the terrarium, screw the lid on top of the jar. Place it in a sunny area, like a window sill and soon you will see plants starting to grow. Every week, open the lid of the terrarium and add a little water. You can add a few pebbles or other decorative items inside the terrarium to make it more visually appealing. Read the rest of this entry »
Terrarium Plants
Posted by in Plant Terrarium on July 23, 2011
Cultivating live plants in a glass jar is a concept which goes back to ancient Greece and New England. Terrarium, also called as vivarium, is basically a clear glass jar used for growing live plants. As the plants are grown in a transparent glass, they are easy to maintain and have the looks to become the focal point of the room as well. Having terrarium of your own is one of the greatest ways of indoor gardening, with least maintenance needed.
Actually, a well planted terrarium needs minimal amount of attention and maintenance, which makes it easy for busy terrarium lovers who have no time to maintain them. There are various kinds of ready made terrariums available that one can bring home. But, if you wish to be a little more creative, you can create your own terrarium using an old or empty aquarium, fishbowl or jars. All you have to do is to decorate it with some beautiful terrarium plants. But, make sure that your terrarium contains a good and tight lid, so that the plants get ample humidity, which is their first requirement.
Terrarium Plants Care
As terrariums are placed indoors, one has to be careful while selecting live plants for terrariums. As a basic rule of thumb, check for the atmospheric compatibility of your house with the terrarium plants you choose. Most of these plants require high humidity levels, at least during the time of plantation. Once the terrarium is set, the plant leaves collect moisture from the condensed water on the inside walls of terrarium. This way, terrarium plants can survive for weeks without watering.
The best plants for terrariums are those that perfectly fit in the size of your terrarium. There are plenty of houseplants that are perfect to be grown in terrariums. While choosing a terrarium plant, one needs to first think about the time he/she can give to the plant. For instance, if you are finding it hard to give enough time to the maintenance of terrariums, then you must opt for slow growing terrarium plants. On the other hand, if you can find enough of spare time for trimming and maintaining the plant, then fast growing plants are an ideal choice for you. Read the rest of this entry »