Plant terrariums
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Don't have a green thumb? That's no problem with our maintenance-free plant terrarium. Each terrarium is a closed ecosystem made of hand-blown recycled glass. The mini plants are sourced directly from our own nursery. Plus, the terrarium shines day and night thanks to the built-in LED lighting in the cork.
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Carnivorous Plants Mega Terrarium
- 5 carnivorous plants
- Dimensions: 39x21x31 cm
- Mains lighting
Carnivorous Plant Mini Terrarium
- 1 carnivorous plant
- 12x12x15 cm
- Battery powered lighting
Fake fish aquarium with moss balls
- Moss balls + fake goldfish
- Ø 11 cm ↥ 21 cm
- Battery lighting
Making plants terrarium in 6 steps
The ecosystem of a plant terrarium, or a plant in a closed system, is truly a wonder of nature. With a little care, you can bring this mini-world to life in your own home or office. Here are six steps to help you create and maintain your terrarium.
Supplies:
- Terrarium glass with lid
- Substrate (A)
- Coconut tablets "soil" (B)
- Decoration "moss" (C)
- Mini plants (D)
Plant terrarium making instruction video
Step 1: Unpacking & cleaning
Place the glass on a stable and flat surface and remove the lid Carefully remove the terrarium plant set and glass from the packaging and clean the inside well with soapy water. Rinse carefully and dry the glass.
Step 2: Add substrate
Carefully fill the terrarium glass with a layer of substrate(A)
Step 3: Making soil
Turn the coconut disks into a nutrient medium. Per coconut tablet use 75 ml of water. Because the coconut expands, 150 ml. of soil is created per tablet.(B)
Step 4: Apply soil
Apply a layer of nutrient soil about 4 cm thick(B)
Step 5: Planting plants
Make a hole in the bottom and put the plant without a pot in it. Press the coconut soil around the plant(D) so that it is straight and firm.
Step 6: Decorating
When all the plants are in, cover the bottom with moss(C) and press it lightly. Use stones, wood or anything else you like as decoration, as you wish.
Closure: aftercare
After decorating, lightly spray or wipe the inside glass with water. Then place the terrarium open in a bright spot for five days. On the sixth day, you can place the lid and enjoy your beautiful mini-ecosystem!
Note: It is sometimes possible that the cork does not completely seal the glass but that there is a small gap between the cork and the neck of the glass. We want to reassure you that in a bottle garden, a cork that is not completely sealed is not a problem. In fact, a minimal air supply may even be beneficial to the ecosystem within your bottle garden. This small amount of air circulation helps to maintain a natural balance, keeping your plants healthy and regulating moisture within the garden 😉
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Want your own plant terrarium? Check out all our plant terrariums with lighting or complete DIY terrarium plant sets below.
Terrarium plant sets
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Still prefer a complete set including glass and cork with built-in LED lighting?
Frequently asked questions about plant terrariums
In an enclosed terrarium, swampy plants such as ferns or mini houseplants thrive best, while an open terrarium is better suited to mini succulents, small cacti or air plants. For an ecosystem in a glass jar, plants that appreciate high humidity and can live without additional nutrition, such as ferns, carnivorous plants and mini houseplants, are ideal. Check out all our terrarium plant sets for more inspiration.
A properly set up plant terrarium requires minimal care. Important tips include: put your terrarium in a bright spot, rotate it twice a month, and maintain a stable temperature. For a closed ecosystem, you may sometimes need to add 5 to 10 cl of water, depending on size, if the soil feels dry, at most 2-3 times a year.
In a bottle ecosystem, plants produce oxygen and glucose during the day through photosynthesis. At night, the plants reabsorb this oxygen. This balanced process continues as long as the ecosystem receives sufficient daylight.
Condensation in your terrarium is a sign that it is too hot and the ecosystem cannot get rid of its heat. To correct this problem, open the jar or bottle for about 12 hours to allow the heat to escape.
A closed ecosystem is usually self-sufficient, but if the soil feels dry, it is advisable to add a small amount of water. The exact amount varies, but consider 5 to 10 cl of water, and at most 2-3 times a year.
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Ecosystem plant care: 10 essential tips
- Place in a bright spot: Provide plenty of daylight, but avoid direct sunlight or placement near a heater.
- Rotate regularly: Rotate the ecosystem a quarter turn every two weeks for even exposure.
- Limited watering: Add water if the soil seems dry, but this is only needed sporadically.
- Use mineral or rain water: Avoid tap water because of its calcium content.
- Maintain room temperature: Avoid extreme or fluctuating temperatures.
- Remove white spots: Mold can occur; this can be safely removed.
- Trim brown leaves: Move the ecosystem farther from the window and remove burned leaves or leave them as food.
- Accept leaf loss: It is a normal process, with the fallen leaves providing humus for the terrarium.
- Prune fast growers: If plants grow too fast, prune them for balance and temporarily give them some oxygen.
- Ventilate if there is excessive condensation: If the glass is too fogged up, remove the cork for several hours for ventilation.
With these tips, your ecosystem plant will stay healthy and you can enjoy it for a long time!
