{"id":2215,"date":"2024-01-15T23:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T23:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2215"},"modified":"2024-01-15T23:20:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T23:20:11","slug":"how-to-make-a-diy-terrarium-with-what-you-have-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2215","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO MAKE A DIY TERRARIUM WITH WHAT YOU HAVE AT HOME!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of a small treasure, a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>miniature<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;garden&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>built<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in a glass jar or bowl: this is the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(also called&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>terrarium<\/em>&nbsp;).<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a real&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>design<\/strong>&nbsp;element , the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;brings together&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>gardening<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>modeling<\/strong>&nbsp;: with it you can express all your&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>creativity<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;good taste<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many, however, complain that building a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is a long, tiring and difficult process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will it be true?&nbsp;Absolutely not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a terrarium in&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;if you have the right elements and know how to combine them.&nbsp;Let&#8217;s see together how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning<\/strong>&nbsp;: problems with plants?&nbsp;You can contact your trusted florist or gardener who will be ready to help you immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it is essential to get everything&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>you need<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;to create a beautiful&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>of the pliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>of draining soil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small rocks or gravel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>of activated carbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a glass bowl or jar<br>moss (of the hypnum genus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the choice of&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>bowl<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>jar<\/strong>&nbsp;, remember that the smaller the container, the more difficult it will be to create a terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is your first creation, choose a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>container&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>large<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;enough&nbsp;&nbsp;to make the whole process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right seedlings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most difficult moment: choosing which&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>seedlings<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;will be planted in your terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oh I forgot!&nbsp;If you like these Natural Tips I can send them to you every day directly on WHATSAPP!&nbsp;Subscribe to my channel!&nbsp;I am waiting for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, many plants can be grown in a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;, but if you don&#8217;t have much experience, choose&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;small&nbsp;<strong>succulents .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>cacti<\/strong>&nbsp;are perfect .&nbsp;Alternatively, you can choose plants that love&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>humid&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>environments<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;such as&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Fittonia<\/strong>&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Ficus Pumila<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Helxine<\/strong>&nbsp;.<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean the container<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using it, it is important&nbsp; to thoroughly&nbsp;<strong>clean<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;the container in which you will create your&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phase is important to avoid subsequent&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>contamination<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;that could alter the fragile&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>balance<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;of your&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;miniature garden<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean it best, use a mixture of&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>water<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(about a liter) and&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>baking soda<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(about 2 teaspoons), rubbing the inside of the container vigorously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, rinse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing the bottom of the terrarium is important to ensure the health and long life of the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>plants<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;you place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, place&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>pebbles<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>gravel<\/strong>&nbsp;on the bottom , mixing them with a little&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>activated&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>carbon<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal is to create a layer of approximately&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>2 cm<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then add a thin layer of&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>moss<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;The moss will prevent the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>soil<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;from slipping between the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>pebbles<\/strong>&nbsp;, as well as absorbing&nbsp;<strong>excess water<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, add the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>soil<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;forming a layer of about&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>5-8 cm<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planted and decorated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The time to put the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>seedlings<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;has arrived!&nbsp;Dig small holes in the ground, using&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>tweezers<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, plant the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning<\/strong>&nbsp;: handle the seedlings with&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>care<\/strong>&nbsp;, without pressing too much.&nbsp;Place them gently and then cover the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>roots<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>soil<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can decorate the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;with&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>small rocks<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;or miniature elements that you can buy around: houses, small elves or other.&nbsp;Have fun with your&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>imagination<\/strong>&nbsp;!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take care of it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;must be cared for like any plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exposure<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>watering<\/strong>&nbsp;needs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;change depending on the type of plants you have placed in the terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, however, you should keep it in a very&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>bright<\/strong>&nbsp;place , even if not in&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>direct&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>sunlight<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember that you have to water very rarely if it is an&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>open&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, about&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>once a month&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;and with a very moderate amount of water.<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>closed&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;, i.e. with a lid, you do not have to water.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, in this second case, remember that the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>terrarium<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;must be opened every now and then to allow a brief but necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>exchange of air<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dream plants?&nbsp;All the secrets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>gardening<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is your passion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beauty of a small treasure, a&nbsp;&nbsp;miniature&nbsp;&nbsp;garden&nbsp;&nbsp;built&nbsp;&nbsp;in a glass jar or bowl: this is the&nbsp;&nbsp;terrarium&nbsp;&nbsp;(also called&nbsp;&nbsp;terrarium&nbsp;). Now a real&nbsp;&nbsp;design&nbsp;element , the&nbsp;&nbsp;terrarium&nbsp;&nbsp;brings together&nbsp;&nbsp;gardening&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;modeling&nbsp;: with it you can express all your&nbsp;&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;good taste&nbsp;. Many, however, complain that building a&nbsp;&nbsp;terrarium&nbsp;&nbsp;is a long, tiring and difficult process. Will it be true?&nbsp;Absolutely not! You can make a terrarium in&nbsp;&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;&nbsp;if you have&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2215"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2217,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2215\/revisions\/2217"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}