If you don't have the green thumb, the time or space to nurture an indoor plant then you'll love the idea of having a pretty patch of green in a terranium. A terranium is a mini indoor garden in a glass container. It requires low maintenance so it's really perfect for people who live in the city and don't have their own garden.
The best part of making these mini ecosystems is that they are a recycler's dream! Once can transform an old bottle, jar, teapot or fishbowl into a sustainable masterpiece! Scroll down to see how you can get started.
Plants
Pick a plant that will stay small, prefers shade and is tolerant of high humidity.
Container
A container needs to be glass and deep enough to make room for your plants' roots. Some great choices include cloches, lantern cloches, bell jars, apothecary jars, wardian cases, aquariums or goldfish bowls, vases, tureens and compotes.
Materials
Potting Soil
Pebbles or Gravel
Activated Charcoal Pieces
Sheet Moss
Gloves
Decoration
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Procedure
1. Clean the glass container.
2. Add rocks at the bottom for drainage.
3. Add a layer of moss.
4. Put in the soil.
5. Start adding the plants.
6. Add the decoration.
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And voila!
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You can even pick a theme and make a magical forest in a jar!
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Decor Maven,
Paige
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