1) How often do I need to water the terrarium?
Answer:
There is no specific period for this, it all depends on the SIGNS that your terrarium shows you. But as a rough guide, you should be required to water your terrarium every 2-4 months. Some signs to look out for are:
- Yellow and wilting leaves. (signs of dehydration)
- No or very little condensation on the terrarium glass.
- Soil colour turns light brown. (lack of water content)
2) How much do I water my terrarium?
Answer:
Pour a teaspoon of water into the terrarium (preferably at the base of the plant) then close the terrarium. If terrarium still shows signs of dehydration, repeat the step daily till there is sufficient water in the terrarium.
3) How do I know when there is sufficient water in my terrarium?
Answer:
You will notice that condensation only forms on one side of the terrarium glass at least once a day. Do not worry about missing it as the condensation will last sometimes for hours.
4) How do I know if there are too much water in my terrarium?
Answer:
You will notice that there is condensation around the whole terrarium glass with huge droplets formation. Do not worry, you just have to open up your terrarium and air it for a day or less, or you can clean up the water on the glass with a clean piece of fabric or tissue before closing your terrarium again. Repeat these steps till water content in the terrarium is balanced.
5) Isn't high water content in my terrarium good for the plant?
Answer:
When there is too much water in your terrarium, the heavy condensation blocks sufficient light from entering the glass, hindering plant growth. In addition, the high water content in the soil will cause the roots to get damaged and rot, ultimately causing the plant to die. Therefore too much water is not good for your terrarium.
6) Isn't it troublesome to manage the water content in my terrarium, can i just leave my terrarium open?
Answer:
Yes it may be troublesome initially if you are trying to get the water content right, but afterwards, your terrarium can survive in the closed environment for months before the next watering! Now if you still find that too troublesome, you may leave your terrarium open, however, do remember to water them every 2-3 days regularly as water evaporates quickly!
7) Does my terrarium require sunlight?
Answer:
Yes and no. Your terrarium can survive well just on indirect sunlight as they are plants suitable for indoors. However, sunlight is also okay. Do take caution, you cannot leave your terrarium in direct sunlight for too long as the heat trapped in the terrarium will kill your plants!!
8) I realise that my plants are all starting to grow in one direction. How can I get it back to its original look?
Answer:
As plants grow towards light (or a stronger light source), do remember to rotate your terrarium regularly so that your plants in the terrarium will consistently grow straight, retaining its original look.
9) I realise that there are dead leaves in my terrarium, its okay to leave it inside since it can act as a fertiliser for my plant when it decomposes?
Answer:
It is true that dead matters decompose can produce good fertilisers for plan growth. However, the decomposing process will emit a gas as a by product, which is harmful to the health of the plant in your closed terrarium! So when you notice a dead leave in your terrarium, quickly remove it to protect your terrarium!
10) Do I need to add fertiliser in my terrarium?
Answer:
No! Unless you want your plants to out grow your terrarium! As you will want to keep the plants neat and small in the Terrarium, growth stimulating fertilisers are not recommended/necessary for your terrarium.
11) My plants are already reaching the top of my terrarium! Help!
Answer:
You can trim your plants by cutting the portion of the stem closest to the existing branches on your plant. This will not only help shorten your plant's height, but it will also promote the thickening growth of your plant.
12) One of my plants are dying/dead. What can I do to my terrarium?
Answer:
Do not worry, life still does come to an end one day. What you can do is to remove the dead plant using a tweezer from your terrarium. You can even plant back another plant that is suitable such as Fittonia (aka nerve plant) to redecorate your own terrarium. Remember, Mini-Nature helps you in nurturing your own, be curious and do some hands on on your little terrarium :)
Answer:
There is no specific period for this, it all depends on the SIGNS that your terrarium shows you. But as a rough guide, you should be required to water your terrarium every 2-4 months. Some signs to look out for are:
- Yellow and wilting leaves. (signs of dehydration)
- No or very little condensation on the terrarium glass.
- Soil colour turns light brown. (lack of water content)
2) How much do I water my terrarium?
Answer:
Pour a teaspoon of water into the terrarium (preferably at the base of the plant) then close the terrarium. If terrarium still shows signs of dehydration, repeat the step daily till there is sufficient water in the terrarium.
3) How do I know when there is sufficient water in my terrarium?
Answer:
You will notice that condensation only forms on one side of the terrarium glass at least once a day. Do not worry about missing it as the condensation will last sometimes for hours.
4) How do I know if there are too much water in my terrarium?
Answer:
You will notice that there is condensation around the whole terrarium glass with huge droplets formation. Do not worry, you just have to open up your terrarium and air it for a day or less, or you can clean up the water on the glass with a clean piece of fabric or tissue before closing your terrarium again. Repeat these steps till water content in the terrarium is balanced.
5) Isn't high water content in my terrarium good for the plant?
Answer:
When there is too much water in your terrarium, the heavy condensation blocks sufficient light from entering the glass, hindering plant growth. In addition, the high water content in the soil will cause the roots to get damaged and rot, ultimately causing the plant to die. Therefore too much water is not good for your terrarium.
6) Isn't it troublesome to manage the water content in my terrarium, can i just leave my terrarium open?
Answer:
Yes it may be troublesome initially if you are trying to get the water content right, but afterwards, your terrarium can survive in the closed environment for months before the next watering! Now if you still find that too troublesome, you may leave your terrarium open, however, do remember to water them every 2-3 days regularly as water evaporates quickly!
7) Does my terrarium require sunlight?
Answer:
Yes and no. Your terrarium can survive well just on indirect sunlight as they are plants suitable for indoors. However, sunlight is also okay. Do take caution, you cannot leave your terrarium in direct sunlight for too long as the heat trapped in the terrarium will kill your plants!!
8) I realise that my plants are all starting to grow in one direction. How can I get it back to its original look?
Answer:
As plants grow towards light (or a stronger light source), do remember to rotate your terrarium regularly so that your plants in the terrarium will consistently grow straight, retaining its original look.
9) I realise that there are dead leaves in my terrarium, its okay to leave it inside since it can act as a fertiliser for my plant when it decomposes?
Answer:
It is true that dead matters decompose can produce good fertilisers for plan growth. However, the decomposing process will emit a gas as a by product, which is harmful to the health of the plant in your closed terrarium! So when you notice a dead leave in your terrarium, quickly remove it to protect your terrarium!
10) Do I need to add fertiliser in my terrarium?
Answer:
No! Unless you want your plants to out grow your terrarium! As you will want to keep the plants neat and small in the Terrarium, growth stimulating fertilisers are not recommended/necessary for your terrarium.
11) My plants are already reaching the top of my terrarium! Help!
Answer:
You can trim your plants by cutting the portion of the stem closest to the existing branches on your plant. This will not only help shorten your plant's height, but it will also promote the thickening growth of your plant.
12) One of my plants are dying/dead. What can I do to my terrarium?
Answer:
Do not worry, life still does come to an end one day. What you can do is to remove the dead plant using a tweezer from your terrarium. You can even plant back another plant that is suitable such as Fittonia (aka nerve plant) to redecorate your own terrarium. Remember, Mini-Nature helps you in nurturing your own, be curious and do some hands on on your little terrarium :)