TERRARIUM SCENE: HOW TO DO IT

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Terrarium is probably no stranger to everyone, especially those who love miniatures but do not have much space. It is the perfect choice to help people improve their workspace. Although Terrarium has become popular, do you really understand it? Today, lets also AndaDecor learn about Terrarium miniatures.

What is a terrarium?

Terrarium is a work of art, mini plants will be carefully placed in pots or transparent glass bottles to give owners new experiences in growing plants.

Classification of terrariums

There are 2 types of terrarium miniatures: closed and open. Depending on your needs, you can choose one of these two models.

Closed terrarium: Has the same environmental conditions as the humid tropics, suitable for air plants, ferns, maples.... In this ecosystem, the care is quite simple, you just need to open the lid and water the plants 3-4 times a year.

Open terrarium: Unlike closed terrarium, open terrarium is somewhat more complicated, you need to fertilize about once/month and water 1-2 times/month. Dry-loving, sunlight-requiring plants such as cacti... are suitable plants for open terrariums.

Location of terrarium miniatures

Small landscape can be placed in many places, different spaces such as desks, TV shelves, ..

How to make a terrarium with your own hands

Prepare materials: In this step you will choose materials such as

Container: You can use cups, cups, bottles, glass jars to make pots. As long as the pot or jar is deep enough for the roots to get in.

Soil, rock: To ensure porosity, nutrients and moisture, you use tribat soil. In addition, AndaDecor recommends using gravel, activated carbon ... to help plants grow well, fight bacteria that are harmful to plants.

Choose plants and accessories: In order to decorate the landscape more, you can choose small models such as tables and chairs, snail shell waterfall according to your preferences. As for the tree, depending on the type of miniature you want to decorate, there will be an appropriate choice

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Steps to take

Step 1: Create a "drainage system" to help prevent waterlogging with a thin layer of gravel or pebbles on the bottom of the pot. Because you use a glass pot to grow plants, you need to wash the gravel to make the vase look more beautiful.

Step 2: Spread a layer of activated carbon evenly on the gravel surface to help retain soil moisture as well as prevent the growth of bacteria and mold.

Step 3: Add a layer of moss to absorb excess water. Moss will help prevent the plant from being waterlogged, preventing the soil from drifting down.

Step 4: Put the soil in the pot, pay attention to the right amount of soil and about ⅓ pot so that the plant can grow roots and the trunk does not grow higher than the height of the pot.

Step 5: Cover the surface of the soil with a thin layer of moss to increase moisture retention and also have a decorative effect to make the ground appear more natural.

Step 6: Coming to the stage that requires ingenuity and creativity is planting bonsai in a glass jar. It shouldnt be too difficult if you already have an arrangement idea and a large glass planter, but for small and long containers, you may need extra tools such as plates, pliers, and a torch. gentle force every time you pick up and drop the tree in.

Step 7: In addition to the main ornamental plants, you can decorate with ready-made small accessories depending on your preferences.

Step 8: Use a mist sprayer to ensure that the plants in the pot are supplied with a sufficient amount of water and do not stagnate at the bottom of the pot, the cause of root rot in plants.

How to take care

Watering: As mentioned above, closed terrariums are 3-4 times a year and open pots are watered 1-2 times/month for succulents, cacti and about 2-4 times/month

Sunbathing: You must let them sunbathe every 3-4 hours or at least once every 2 days

Plant care: Observe, remove yellow leaves, wilt, weeds or monitor signs of plant disease (if any).

Nature always gives you a sense of comfort. Theres nothing better than living in that space every day. Hurry up and make a terrarium for yourself. AndaDecor wishes you success.

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