Creating a terrarium is an enjoyable family project and takes only a few minutes to assemble. Almost any glass container of any shape can be used, from a brandy snifter to a large bottle or, of course, a Wardian case. An aquarium is particularly easy to use, with a large opening that’s child-friendly. Covering the top with a piece of Plexiglas will reduce watering needs to almost nil.
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Materials needed:
- Terrarium (enclosed glass container, such as an aquarium)
- Potting soil
- Charcoal
- Pebbles and decorative rocks
- Small scoop
Plant recommendations:
- Dwarf ferns such as maidenhair (e.g., Adiantum hispidulum) and button (Pellaea rotundifolia) types
- Parlour palm seedlings (Chamaedorea elegans syn. Neanthe bella)
- Earth stars (e.g., Cryptanthus bivittatus)
- Carnivorous plants* such as Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) and sundews (e.g., Drosera capensis)
- Flame violets (Episcia reptans, E. cupreata and their hybrids)
- Creeping fig (Ficus pumila)
- Fittonia (Fittonia albivenis)
- English ivy (Hedera helix)
- True mosses
- Pileas (e.g., Pilea depressa, P. microphylla)
- clubmoss (e.g., Selaginella kraussiana)
- Miniature sinningias (e.g., Sinningia pusilla)
Now that you have your materials, watch the video!
*Carnivorous plants are extremely sensitive to minerals of any kind, so use only rain or distilled water.
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5 Comments
Definately going out tomorrow to get these things I need for a Terrarium. Looks great.
I couldn't see the video but I could hear the instructions. What's up with that?
right click on the blank video. You will get a small box with 5 icons on the bottom. Select 2nd icon if it does not show you "Privacy settings - Allow (o) ALLOW Remeber, Advance". Select Allow and Remember. Tehn just refresh your page and start the video again.
the plants used in the video you can find for about $2.00 @ Walmart.
you can buy the terrariums @ winners homescense