A terrarium is like an aquarium, but for
plants instead of fish. It is made in just about any glass container. It is
planted to look like a miniature garden, Fairygardens ideas or forest enclosed in its own little world.
You can easily make a beautiful terrarium from
Terrarium plants for sale
yourself.
First, you want all the plants to thrive in
the same kind of environment. For example, you could plant all Succulent plants for sale (including
cactus), because they need very little water. Or you could plant all ferns,
because they like it moist. You could put moss with the ferns, because moss
likes it moist too. If you put a fern with a cactus, one or the other might not
do well (the fern if it gets too dry, the cactus if it gets too wet). All are
available at Indoorplants dubai.
You can use an open container or a closed
container.
An open container is best for succulents and
cacti. They like lots of air.
A closed container (with a lid) might be best
for ferns, ivies, and begonias. They like it humid. But if you see a lot of
water condensing on the lid, remove it for a while, then replace it.
For any terrarium, you need:
Clear glass container. For example, aquarium
of any size, goldfish bowl, cookie jar, pickle jar, vase with a broad bottom,
brandy snifter, or even a shallow dish with a glass bowl turned upside-down
over it.
Rocks (around marble sized, depending on the
size of container)
Activated charcoal to filter the water and
help prevent growth of fungi
Potting Soil (sterilized)
Small plants of different colors, shapes,
& textures. Try to get miniature plants that aren’t going to grow too big
for the container.
Optional:
Moss
Decorative rocks or pebbles, or both
Fun décor, like tiny pine cones, shells,
ceramic animals, or a garden gnome.
Make sure your glass container is clean and
shiny.
The layers of rock and soil are part of the
beauty of your terrarium.
Start with a layer of rocks, about one inch or
so, at the bottom of your container. These will help the soil drainage, so the
roots of your plants won’t get water-logged.
Add a 1/2-inch-thick layer of charcoal.
Fill the container up to half-full with
potting soil.
Plant your plants. When you remove them from
their little pots, carefully tease the roots apart and remove some of the old
soil so they will fit nicely in the terrarium. Arrange them to look nice. Leave
some space for them to breathe and grow. Pat down the soil so they don’t get
uprooted easily.
Add decorative pebbles, rocks, pine cones, or
whatever to make your terrarium look like a little garden world.
Water the plants, but not too much.
Place in indirect light.