After several years of activity and experience, we realized that some elements were no longer mandatory, here is an update on the elements and steps to compose your own
The material needed to compose a terrarium
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Glass jar with cork, glass or wooden lid
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Soil
La Green Touch -
Pozzolan
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Sphagnum
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Ball Foam
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Decorative Pebbles
- Some homemade tools: A soup spoon, chopsticks, a pair of scissors, a paintbrush or our tools here
1. The choice of the glass jar
The jar used must not be chosen at random, it must be adapted to the plants you select. If you use a jar that is too narrow, your plants will not be able to flourish in it or you risk repotting them a few months later in a larger jar.The glass should be completely transparent andthin in order to let the light pass. On the other hand, the opening must be wide enough for handling, when installing the plants and then for maintenance. If it's a jar found in your attic, be sure to rinse it well and clean it with a clean cloth.
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2. The steps to follow
The basement: Drainage
The drainage system is very important for all plants, but even more for a
To do this it is best to use pozzolan (volcanic rock), but if you have some gravel or small clay pebbles at home it's possible too.Spread this drainage layer evenly about 1.5 cm in height.
Soil: Substrate
Before adding the potting soil, you will incorporate the sphagnum moss, which will absorb as much moisture as possible (up to 8 times its volume!). Sphagnum also prevents the development of bacteria thanks to its very high acidity level.
You can then incorporate the soil using a funnel or a small shovel. You will stop when your jar is 1/3 full.
Choice of plants to compose your terrarium
Before integrating your plants, imagine your miniature landscape from the outside, integrating although a
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You can also create a small hill, with for example 2-3 cm of soil in the front and 4-5 cm in the back.
Dig with a tablespoon where you want to plant your plants.
Scrape the root ball of your first small plant, paying attention to the roots in order to remove a good part of its substrate, moisten it if the roots are too dry then plant it in your
Also add a moss ball which will not only bring a hilly side to your indoor garden, but above all will allow you to check the humidity level of
Finally, finish with a decorative touch by integrating a few small pebbles or pebbles that you have cleaned beforehand.
There you go, your
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