crystal terrarium with 3 different plants
With this Do-It-Yourself plant terrarium with this Calathea lancifolia, Coffea arabica and a red Fittonia (mosaic plant) you get a self-sufficient biotope that you will enjoy for years to come. After you, or the person you are going to give this terrarium to, have assembled your own mini-ecosystem with the included five-step plan, the water is recycled through evaporation by the plants and mosses.
dimensions & properties
This terrarium kit contains one Calathea lancifolia, one Coffea arabica and a Fittonia plant, that we have carefully selected. This pack contains everything you need to make an ecosystem like the one shown in the picture. But don't worry, anyone can do it, even if you don't have a green thumb. We provide an extensive manual with explanations and practical tips and in 4 steps you will be able to enjoy your self-made ecosystem.
- 3 plants
- glass jar
- gravel, charcoal and soil
- moss
color plants: green
care tips eco system in a jar
In order for the plants within your terrarium to flourish, they require sunlight for photosynthesis to occur initially. As a result, it is advisable to position the jar in rooms with north- or west-facing windows, where the sun's rays are not too intense.
Temperature fluctuations can have an adverse impact on the functioning of the 'mini glass ecosystem', which is why it is best avoided in areas such as the kitchen, bathroom and near radiators.
Water your terrarium plants immediately after planting, either by gently misting the interior of the container or by applying water directly to the soil using a long pipette. Water your mini-ecosystem sparingly, taking into account that the water will not drain away, but will instead condense on the walls of the container. Only soft water is suitable for watering the ecosystem, i.e. filtered or boiled and cooled water.
The optimal watering frequency for your mini forest terrarium is up to three times a year. This largely depends on the type of plants you have included and the humidity level within the container. We water the composition in the jar when the soil is extremely dry and there are no signs of evaporation within the glass.