Although terrariums are known to be self-sustainable, they still require attention and maintenance once in a while. They still do run into situations or problems, but fret not, the solutions are really very simple.
Below are some of the steps in which you will require to carry out to care for your piece of Mini-Nature.
Watering
An indication on the level of moisture in a terrarium is condensation. Inside the glass, the water cycle is happening and if water levels are correct, condensation should be observed commonly whenever the glass is cooler than the temperature of the environment. If no condensation forms during the day in very good light, add a teaspoon of water a day until it does. If too much condensation is observed, wipe it off with a paper towel and seal the top again. Do not leave it open to dry as plants that like high humidity will suffer. It is always best to be on the side of less water than the other as it is more difficult to remove water from a terrarium than it is to add it.
Light
Closed terrarium should not receive direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause heat buildup that will injure most plants. Terrariums love bright INDIRECT sunlight, a place near a bright window but not in the beams of the sun. If the terrarium is in a low-light location, supplement with artificial light. Plants receiving light from a window gradually will face that direction. To keep the terrarium attractive from the desired view, turn it occasionally to keep the plants growing normally. Do not move your plants around to follow the sun or to avoid it. Plants are oriented to the light and do not thrive if they have to repeatedly re-orient themselves.
Pruning
Many plants in a terrarium will gradually outgrow their limited space. Trimming prevents overcrowding and keeps the terrarium looking neat and tidy. Pinching out tips before plants become too tall results in better growth, making your plants more attractive. Be sure to remove all trimmed vegetation or dying leaves as soon as possible from the terrarium. This will prevent the rotting process from taking place in the enclosed area, which will release harmful gases that may potentially affect the health of the entire terrarium.
Fertilizer
As plants in terrariums should not grow rapidly, terrariums seldom need fertilizer. Do not fertilize for at least a year after planting but if after the first year the plants appear yellowish and seem to lack vigor without any other apparent problems, the addition of a light fertilizer may be necessary. Use a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer at about one-fourth the rate recommended for normal houseplants. Do not allow any of this fertilizer solution to remain on the foliage.
Additional
Plants will inevitably die one day despite you having taken the precautions. These things do happen and will happen to plants. But do not let this incident discourage you on nurturing a piece of nature at home.
NOTE:
Shower your plants with love. <3
We believe that they have feelings and will flourish with lots of love!
Below are some of the steps in which you will require to carry out to care for your piece of Mini-Nature.
Watering
An indication on the level of moisture in a terrarium is condensation. Inside the glass, the water cycle is happening and if water levels are correct, condensation should be observed commonly whenever the glass is cooler than the temperature of the environment. If no condensation forms during the day in very good light, add a teaspoon of water a day until it does. If too much condensation is observed, wipe it off with a paper towel and seal the top again. Do not leave it open to dry as plants that like high humidity will suffer. It is always best to be on the side of less water than the other as it is more difficult to remove water from a terrarium than it is to add it.
Light
Closed terrarium should not receive direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause heat buildup that will injure most plants. Terrariums love bright INDIRECT sunlight, a place near a bright window but not in the beams of the sun. If the terrarium is in a low-light location, supplement with artificial light. Plants receiving light from a window gradually will face that direction. To keep the terrarium attractive from the desired view, turn it occasionally to keep the plants growing normally. Do not move your plants around to follow the sun or to avoid it. Plants are oriented to the light and do not thrive if they have to repeatedly re-orient themselves.
Pruning
Many plants in a terrarium will gradually outgrow their limited space. Trimming prevents overcrowding and keeps the terrarium looking neat and tidy. Pinching out tips before plants become too tall results in better growth, making your plants more attractive. Be sure to remove all trimmed vegetation or dying leaves as soon as possible from the terrarium. This will prevent the rotting process from taking place in the enclosed area, which will release harmful gases that may potentially affect the health of the entire terrarium.
Fertilizer
As plants in terrariums should not grow rapidly, terrariums seldom need fertilizer. Do not fertilize for at least a year after planting but if after the first year the plants appear yellowish and seem to lack vigor without any other apparent problems, the addition of a light fertilizer may be necessary. Use a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer at about one-fourth the rate recommended for normal houseplants. Do not allow any of this fertilizer solution to remain on the foliage.
Additional
Plants will inevitably die one day despite you having taken the precautions. These things do happen and will happen to plants. But do not let this incident discourage you on nurturing a piece of nature at home.
NOTE:
Shower your plants with love. <3
We believe that they have feelings and will flourish with lots of love!