how to create a terrarium
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By: Capt. S.K.BHANDARI
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Select a glass or plasticcontainer to your liking,
that will accommodate theplants you would like to
use and your decorations.Consider the following:
How do things look from theoutside of your container?
Do you want to use apartially open or completely
enclosed container?
How much growth do youwant to allow for?
Recycle, thrift store, or brandnew?
What level of difficulty doyou want to attempt?
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STEP 2
Thoroughly cleanyour container
with a non-toxicproduct.
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Create your
drainage layerusing one to two
inches of gravel,
small stones,marbles, or
similar material.
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STEP 4
Create a filter over your drainage layer toprevent your soil from being washed down
into your rocks.
You can use:Sheet,
Sphagnumor Spanish
Moss
Coir LandscapingFabric MetalScreen
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Step 5
Sprinkle about a half inch layer of charcoalover the filter created in step 4. This will
keep your soil fresh by preventing mold and
musty odors caused by the excess moisture.
(Tip: you can also mix some charcoaldirectly into your soil which helps withdrainage, in addition to keeping your
terrarium clean.)
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Add a well-draining, sterile pottingsoil.
You can add it dry or pre-moistened.
Pre-moistened helps prevent thewater from running straight throughto the bottom when you water, after
planting.
Depending on container size, youcan add from 2-4 inches.
Try not to fill your container morethan to a third of the way full.
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Choose and prepare your plants.When choosing your plants: Look for interesting variations in color, size
and leaf structure.
Make sure all your plants have nearly the same
growing conditions in terms of moisture and
light, so they can live together harmoniously.
Prepare your plants by separating andthinning any tightly bound roots andremoving excess soil. You also want to
trim off any yellow or brown foliage andclean them up before placing them in their
new environment.
Some great plants to use interrariums are:
SaxifragaMosses
Babys TearsCroton
African VioletsBegoniaHepatica
Aluminum PlantTahitian Bridal Veil
Prayer PlantMaidenhair Fern
AND MANY MORE!
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PLACE TALLER PLANTS IN
BACK AND SMALLER PLANTS
UP FRONT.
CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN
THE MIDDLE, THEN USE
INCREASINGLY SMALLER
PLANTS AS YOU MOVE
OUTWARD FROM THE
CENTER.
USE AN ODD NUMBER OFPLANTS AS IT TENDS TO BE
MORE APPEALING TO THE
EYE.
CREATE HILLS AND VALLEYS
WITH SOIL FOR A MORE
NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Arrangeyour plantsin a waythat is
aestheticallypleasing atany angle it
may beviewed from.
Some Ideas On
Arrangement
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if you did not pre-moistenyour soil- Water, very lightlyby using a spray bottle,straw, or funnel- then placeyour decorative elements.Remember, your terrariumwill be constantlymoist/humid; so if you aregoing to use wood or otherbiodegradable items,consider setting them on topof rocks (or prepare toreplace them after a while)
You can use: Rocks Sheet moss Shells Marbles Sea Glass Small Toys Driftwood, Curly Willow Figurines Miniature Patio Furniture,Birdhouses, Gardening Supplies,
Fences, Pottery
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Closely monitor just planted terrariums for a while to ensure the moisturebalance is correct. If condensation is dripping from the top of your
container, remove the lid and allow some water to evaporate.
If you see water deposits on your container or decorative items, you
can use non-toxic window cleaner to clean the container, andeither rinse the decorative items or wash with a non-toxic product.
Remove any brown/yellow decaying matter, as itappears. If you see mold, contain and remove it
immediately.
Do not fertilize; you dont want your plants to getovergrown if they do outgrow their bounds, just trim with
a clean pruner or scissors.
Make sure you do not place your terrarium in the hot sunfor any length of time, as it will cook your plants!
Completely enclosed containers will need to be watered far lessoften then partially open containers. Many variables affect how
much water is needed; so monitor closely.
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