The beauty of a small treasure, a miniature garden built in a glass jar or bowl: this is the terrarium (also called terrarium ).
Now a real design element , the terrarium brings together gardening and modeling : with it you can express all your creativity and good taste .
Many, however, complain that building a terrarium is a long, tiring and difficult process.
Will it be true? Absolutely not!
You can make a terrarium in minutes if you have the right elements and know how to combine them. Let’s see together how to do it.
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What you will need
First of all, it is essential to get everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium .
You will serve:
- of the pliers
- of draining soil
- small rocks or gravel
- of activated carbon
- a glass bowl or jar
moss (of the hypnum genus)
Regarding the choice of bowl or jar , remember that the smaller the container, the more difficult it will be to create a terrarium.
If this is your first creation, choose a container large enough to make the whole process easier.
Choose the right seedlings
The most difficult moment: choosing which seedlings will be planted in your terrarium.
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In theory, many plants can be grown in a terrarium , but if you don’t have much experience, choose small succulents .
Small cacti are perfect . Alternatively, you can choose plants that love humid environments such as Fittonia , Ficus Pumila and Helxine .
Clean the container
Before using it, it is important to thoroughly clean the container in which you will create your terrarium .
This phase is important to avoid subsequent contamination that could alter the fragile balance of your miniature garden .
To clean it best, use a mixture of water (about a liter) and baking soda (about 2 teaspoons), rubbing the inside of the container vigorously.
Then, rinse.
Prepare the base
Preparing the bottom of the terrarium is important to ensure the health and long life of the plants you place.
First, place pebbles or gravel on the bottom , mixing them with a little activated carbon .
The ideal is to create a layer of approximately 2 cm .
Then add a thin layer of moss . The moss will prevent the soil from slipping between the pebbles , as well as absorbing excess water .
Finally, add the soil forming a layer of about 5-8 cm .
Planted and decorated
The time to put the seedlings in the terrarium has arrived! Dig small holes in the ground, using tweezers .
Then, plant the plants.
Warning : handle the seedlings with care , without pressing too much. Place them gently and then cover the roots with soil .
Now you can decorate the terrarium with small rocks or miniature elements that you can buy around: houses, small elves or other. Have fun with your imagination !
Take care of it
Obviously, the terrarium must be cared for like any plant.
Exposure and watering needs change depending on the type of plants you have placed in the terrarium.
In general, however, you should keep it in a very bright place , even if not in direct sunlight .
Also, remember that you have to water very rarely if it is an open terrarium , about once a month and with a very moderate amount of water.
If it is a closed terrarium , i.e. with a lid, you do not have to water.
Furthermore, in this second case, remember that the terrarium must be opened every now and then to allow a brief but necessary exchange of air .
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