Ingredients:
Method:
Step 1 – Make a 1-2 inches layer of sand for drainage at the bottom. Add a 1.5-inch-thick layer of pebbles above sand layer.
Step 2 – Make 2.5-3 inches thick layer of potting soil mix above pebbles. Adding charcoal also helps regulating the humid in a closed terrarium. For succulents and cacti use special potting mix that has more drainage.
Step 3 – Start the largest plant first. Pluck the root while repotting the plant. Make a large hole in the potting soil to place the roots.
Step 4 – Sprinkle a little water (but not much) every 2 weeks.
Step 5 – Place the terrarium in an area with ample bright, indirect sunlight.
Step 6 – Pruning plants gently and removing dead foliage is necessary when they begin to crowd one another. This will also help prevent rotting.
Step 7 – After a few days you should notice water on the walls of your closed terrarium. If the evaporation process is too intense, you can open the container for a few hours and then close it again. On the other hand, if you won’t notice any water on the walls within 2 weeks, pour about 2 millilitres of water into the soil. You can repeat this until water starts evaporating noticeably.
Step 8 – Use the right insecticide if you’ve seen any insects. After several days of treatment, the issue ought to be solved.
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Types of terrariums:
Plastic and glass terrarium – Glass and plastic are the two most common materials. A plastic terrarium is more resilient and lighter, even if glass is more affordable and widely accessible. Plastic is easily dented and discolored.
Open and closed terrarium – Plants that enjoy the sunlight do best in open pots, whereas plants that prefer high humidity do best in closed containers.
Best Plants for terrarium:
Choose suitable size of plants according to the size of your terrarium. Also, slow growing plants are better options. Try not to overcrowd your terrarium with plants.
Choose plants that can tolerate humid or moist weather. tropical plants are best for a terrarium, however, if you have an open ended glass jar or terrarium, then cacti and succulents can do well too.
Whatever plants you choose, you can preserve their health in your terrarium by replicating their natural habitat. We suggest selecting a few from the following list:
