Jar Terrariums

Terrariums are actually enclosed dish/Jar gardens. They are sort of mini greenhouse where plants thrive little care. A terrarium is a great eye catching gift to give some one who enjoys growing plants. Clear glass jar fish bowls, old fashioned candy jar that can be closed or covered with a clear material make good container.

Here is the list of tropical and native plants that grows very well in a terrarium:

Aluminum plant, Ardisia, baby's tears, Chinese Evergreen, Creeping Fig, Corn Plant, Dwarf English Ivy, Dwarf Kangaroo Wine, Ferns, Flame Voilet, Japanese Aucuba, Japanese boxwood, Josephls coat, Kenilworth ivy, Korean Boxwood, Marantha, Pellionia, Peperomia, Philodendron, Selanginella, Small leafed begonias, Strawberry Begonia, Swedish Ivy

Before starting a Terrarium check on the type of plant and container. There are varieties of house plant are available. Fast growing a tropical plants are not recommended for a small terrarium. Note that plants grows on one of the three ways - upright, rosette, or vinning. The corn plant grows upright, in rosette (cluster of leaves) like strawberry begonia, and the third are like long vine like Ivies. Thus place plants in the terrarium accordingly.

• In a terrarium always keep plants of one type either tropical or native. Secondly do not over crowd them. A small figure, a lichen covered rock, an interesting piece of rock, or a root can be a center of interest. A few plants pleasantly arranged are more satisfactory.

• Do not let water stand in terrarium. Remove the cover and let the excess water evaporate. Terrarium needs only one to two spoon of water in a month.

• Place terrarium in a light place and enjoy them all year round. Make sure keep them away from direct sunlight.

Assembling a Terrarium

1. First and fore most important thing is to choose a container to use. If you are planning to buy a second hand container, make sure it does not leak.

2. Mix Charcoal, gravel. Fill the container for about 1" inch, this would allow the oxygen go deep with the container.

3. Add a layer of coarse sand and soil. It is important for the oxygen to move around.

4. Now add the plants in your terrarium. Create little pockets t place the plants. Always place big plants before the little one.

5. Once you are finished by placing the plants just add one to two spoon of water to keep the soil moist.

6. Cover the terrarium by the lid. The water will recycle itself into the air. The transpired water will moist the soil.