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Terrarium

A terrarium is a glass container that forms an artificial ecosystem for plants and small insects. It requires gravel on the bottom, a layer of activated charcoal, potting soil, and suitable plants. The document discusses open and closed terrariums, materials needed, plant and insect options, and maintenance steps. It provides instructions for assembling a terrarium, including cleaning the container, adding layers of gravel, charcoal and soil, choosing plants like snake plants and peperomia, and placing it in indirect light. Regular care is also outlined.

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Terrarium

A terrarium is a glass container that forms an artificial ecosystem for plants and small insects. It requires gravel on the bottom, a layer of activated charcoal, potting soil, and suitable plants. The document discusses open and closed terrariums, materials needed, plant and insect options, and maintenance steps. It provides instructions for assembling a terrarium, including cleaning the container, adding layers of gravel, charcoal and soil, choosing plants like snake plants and peperomia, and placing it in indirect light. Regular care is also outlined.

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Terrarium

Plants and insects (with some beautification)

Garden Soil + Humus (Organic khaad)

Carbon Mesh Sheet


Gravel

What is Terrarium?
A terrarium is a glass container mainly consist of
plants and soil with some insects and provide an
artificial ecosystem in its covering environment.

Material List:
1.A glass container with a lid
2.Small grained Gravel
3.A spray bottle filled with filtered water
4.Garden Soil
5.Carbon Mesh Sheet
6.Suitable Terrarium Plants

Types of Terrariums
1.Open Terrarium: Open terrarium does not require a lid. It is
perfect for plants that prefer drier conditions and do not require
a moist environment. Unlike closed terrariums, open terrariums
do not have a water cycle since it is open to the air around us.
2. Closed Terrarium: A closed terrarium is essentially a
miniature landscape with its own rain cycle. Compared to open
terrariums and dish gardens, your plant and container choices
are limited. However, unlike others setups, closed terrariums
require minimal effort to maintain once they’ve been planted.

Steps to make a terrarium


1. Clean the container thoroughly to remove any dirt or
debris.
2. Add a layer of gravel or small stones to the bottom
of container, 1.5 - 2.5 inches deep.
3. Add a layer of activated charcoal on the top of
gravel, about 0.5 inch deep.
4. Add a layer of soil on top of the carbon mesh sheet
about 3-4 inches deep.
5. I am using snake plant to keep the ecosystem clean
With some peperomia an croton plants.
6. Close the lid (transparent glass) of the container to
create a humid, closed environment
7. Water your plants lightly, taking care not to
overwater. Place your terrarium in a location with
indirect light, such as near a window or under a grow
light.
8. Observe and care for your terrarium regularly.

PLANTS THAT I AM USING


1. Snake Plant
2. Peperomia
3. Croton
ORGANISM / INSECTS THAT I AM USING

1. earthworms
2. lichens
3. Isopods

How to maintain it?


Regulating temperature and humidity: There should
be regulation of the temperature and humidity
levels inside the container, which is important for
the health of the plants.
Providing light: A terrarium should be placed in a
location that gets indirect sunlight, which will
provide the plants with the light they need to
grow.
Maintaining moisture: moisture in the soil is
necessary for the plants to survive.

Budget
I. Glass box and its lid - ₹400
II. Pebbles - ₹0(available already at my home)
III. Soil - ₹0(available at my locality park)
IV. Covering such as jute fabric - ₹200
V. Insects- ₹200
VI. Plants - ₹1000

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