How to Make a Terrarium - DIY Terrarium Tips
A terrarium is an attractive miniature garden in a clear glass container for the places where people live and work. The word Terrarium had been formed through “terra” which means soil and the word “aquarium”. Terrarium means soil aquarium or a miniature plant ecosystem, which has its own cycle just like the nature that we live in.
Open Terrarium is resistant to direct sunlight thus dense and direct sunlight may cause its leaves to burn. It uses a container with a wide opening. It needs to be watered more often than a closed system and also lower humidity levels. It is good to use succulent plants or cacti as they are native to dry, arid regions and have a longer display period in an open-system terrarium.
To begin the planting process, Put at least a 2” layer of stones and other drainage materials in the bottom. Using a large spoon, add an ¼ to ½ inch layer of activated charcoal on top of the stones as drainage material.
In the next step add moss on top of the stones and charcoal. Use thin “sheet moss,” which grows on flat stones or fallen logs in moist woodlands.
For planting use a large spoon, or your fingers, dig a hole in the potting mix. Place your terrarium plant in the hole. Gently put the soil around it. Slips or unrooted cuttings can be also placed in the soil. Roots will eventually form.
If the terrarium is located in the bright light plant will grow best, but not in the sun. If plants become too tall with time, pinch them back. Remove any plant that crowds the others. Dead leaves and flowers should be removed because they will rot and become unsightly.
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