Plant Terrarium

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The choices as containers are only limited by your imagination. Traditionally a glass terrarium (smaller aquarium) is used with a lid, but a glass jar or other container will work nicely too.

Plastic will work as well, just make sure that it isclear plastic or you won’t be able to admire your handiwork once it is completed.

Whatever size or material you choose, the most important factor is that it does not leak. You need the water and moisture to stay inside for it to work and you don’t want a mess inside your house.

Construction Details

Popular Terrarium Plants

When planting, choose plant varieties that thrive in similar conditions and grow well in a humid environment.

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Maintenance

They are a low-maintenance indoor garden. They need indirect sunlight (not too bright) and no water is needed after the initial water is added. The heat from inside the plant terrarium evaporates the water and then it condenses on the lid falling back down to the plants.

This process will continue keeping your plants alive. If there is too muchwater present, you may need to vent(with a vented lid or open the top a small amount). Just be sure to keep an eye on the soil’s moisture level (not too wet or dry).

Terrarium Construction and Design
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Terrarium Supplies And Kits

Here's the thing...sometimes to make a terrarium from scratch isn't the right thing for me. After all is said and done, I would have been better off to buy a kit. If that's what your thinking, check out this cool kit.

It's mostly like the one in the above photo. The really great thing about this unit is that it's almost like a furniture piece. It's very stylish. You can also look at some other very usable units by clicking on .