Terrariums

Table of contents

What are terrariums?-page 2-3

What you need-page 4

How to make one-page 6-8

How to care for your terrarium- page 10

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Terrariums are glass bowls or containers with plants inside. The word Terrarium derives from the Latin word ‘ Terra ‘ which means ‘ earth ‘ and ‘ ground ‘. Terrariums are usually used for decoration and design.

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What are terrariums?

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When looking for a container look for a medium sized glass container with a top, this way the water will not disappear as it evaporates, it will cycle in the container.

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What you need:

A glass container - where you make the terrarium

Gravel - drains extra water so the plant don’t drown

Sphagnum Moss - traps moisture for the plants

Soil - helps plants grow

Small plants - to decorate the terrarium

How to make one

The ground:

1. First you need a small amount of gravel on your container to the water can drain

2. Then you need a thin layer of sphagnum moss to keep the soil moist

3. And then add a layer of soil to support the plants

This part is mostly up to you

1. Take pieces of small plants to fill your terrarium, remember that the plant will grow and take up more room

2. To plant them, dig a small hole in the soil and place your plants in there. Make the hole bigger than the plant so you can fill the empty spots and secure them properly.

3. You can take some of the gravel you used earlier and put it on top of the soil to decorate it! Putting figurines and charms in your terrarium is also an option.