Plant terrariums

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 or plants look 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.

Setting up the plant terrarium is a fun and creative little task. Exactly how to do this is described step by step at this link: https://www.vdvelde.com/planten-terrariums/#maken ... We have even created a handy video where we demonstrate this process step by step.

The amount of soil you received is precisely measured for our larger plant terrariums. However, if you bought a smaller terrarium glass, such as a weck glass or a Corky glass, the soil may indeed seem a bit much. In that case, for example, you can use only half of the soil. This is more than enough for the little plants to grow well and feel at home in the terrarium.

If you see a mushroom growing in your plant terrarium, don't worry! In fact, this is a sign that your ecosystem is functioning properly. Mushrooms arise from the healthy balance of moisture and organic matter in your terrarium.

If you prefer to remove the mushroom, you can open the glass, remove the mushroom and then leave the cork off the terrarium for about 12 hours to allow excess moisture to escape. After 12 hours, replace the cork, and your ecosystem will continue in a healthy and undisturbed manner.

If you see mold growing in your plant terrarium, don't worry! In fact, this is a sign that your ecosystem is functioning properly. Mold is created by the healthy balance of moisture and organic matter in your terrarium.

If you prefer to remove the mold, you can open the glass, remove the mold with your hands and then leave the cork off the terrarium for about 12 hours to allow the excess moisture to escape. After 12 hours, replace the cork, and your ecosystem will continue in a healthy and undisturbed manner.

Annoying to hear that the LED light in your cork lid is no longer working/flickering.

In most cases, this is simply due to dead batteries. Try replacing the batteries first. If the problem is still not solved after that, feel free to send us a message. We will then offer you an appropriate solution.

Earth does indeed come in compressed tablets. Once you add a little water to the earth tablet, it turns into soil. Follow the steps in this instruction to make setting up your plant terrarium a success: https://www.vdvelde.com/planten-terrariums/#maken

Preferably put the plant terrarium together as soon as possible. Should you not want to do this because it is a gift, temporarily remove the plants from the packaging, place them in a bright spot in the house and give them a little water twice a week.

Store the bag of moss temporarily in the refrigerator.

Once it is time to give the plant terrarium as a gift, put the plants back in the package, along with the moss.

This way, the plants, moss and thus your beautiful gift will stay in top condition.

Did you already know that the Ecoworld plant terrarium is made of sustainable recycled glass, handcrafted in Egypt? Each piece of glass is therefore unique and may show certain special effects or small imperfections, such as air bubbles. These characteristics make each terrarium special and add to the authenticity and charm of the product.

Don't worry about these small bumps; they are not a sign of damage. In fact, our glass is EU certified, which means it meets the highest quality and safety standards. These unique features are part of the handmade production process and highlight the care and attention that has gone into creating an environmentally friendly and Fairtrade developed glass.

We hope you can embrace the small imperfections and bubbles in the glass, knowing that it is a handmade, Fairtrade product.

Read more about Ecoworld Terrariums here.

If the plants in your bottle garden are starting to turn black, it can have several causes, often related to water balance or humidity within the glass. Here are some common causes and solutions:

1. Too much water: If the plants have been given too much water, it can lead to root rot or black leaves. Be sure to follow watering instructions exactly and avoid excess water.

2. Too high humidity: If the environment in the bottle garden is too humid, the plants have difficulty breathing, which can lead to discoloration. Open the lid occasionally for ventilation to balance the humidity.

3. Light balance: Make sure the bottle garden is in a bright spot, but avoid direct sunlight. It is also important to rotate the glass regularly so that all plants receive even light.

4. Leaf Care: Carefully remove black or dead leaves. This gives the healthy parts of the plants more space and energy to continue growing.

We recommend following these steps to improve the situation. If you have any further questions or if the problems persist, please feel free to contact us!

It may seem like the cork doesn't fit properly, but no worries! Each cork is carefully fitted to the glass before it is shipped. This means that the cork and the glass are always matched.

Tips for proper cork placement:

1. Twisting motion: Try to place the cork on the glass with a slight twisting motion. This will make it fall into place just the right way.
2. Trick for loose cork: Drip a small amount of water on the cork (note: avoid the LED lights). This will cause the cork to expand a few millimeters and will fit firmly into the glass.

If it still doesn't connect well or you have questions, please feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to help you out!