Advance care tips for your terrarium

Here we are going to go into more detail with some additional tips. The basis for all of them is observation of your terrarium. They need little care but are also very sensitive to changes. Here are some guidelines for observation and what to do in each case:

1. Lighting: in addition to finding a place with good light (a centerpiece far away from the window is not great), turn it from time to time so that all 360° of the jar receive light and the plants do not bend to one side (it happens faster than you think!).

2. Cleaning the inside: If the glass gets very foggy or—even worse—starts to get slimy, open it, ventilate it, and clean the inside with a cloth. One trick is to use two magnets (one on the inside and one on the outside). I also like taping some cotton or a piece of mcrofiber cloth to a skewer, it’slow cost and easy to make at home! You should also remove any dead leaves that fall off, as they can start to get moldy. Some people prefer to let them compost, but I get nervous when I see mold in my eternal gardens.

3. Cleaning the outside: Dust the glass frequently. Light must be able to enter unobstructed for healthy plants.

4. Pruning: If the leaves touch the glass walls, prune them. If your plants are very large, you can take advantage of pruning to produce cuttings for propagation or for planting in the same terrarium.

5. Tools: All of this is miniature work. You may want to buy some tweezers and aquarium scissors, but it is not essential. Chopsticks work quite well for removing debris and objects from the terrarium. For pruning, small scissors could work, but remember to always disinfect them with alcohol. We don’t want to introduce pathogens into the environment and transmit disease to the plant.ums

   

With this care, your terrarium should remain in good condition for a long time. Enjoy!