Question

What are the components the terrarium?

Answer 1

Answer:

To make a terrarium you will need:

• Glass containers with or without tops.
• Gravel, sea glass or beach stones.
• Activated charcoal (found at a nursery or pet supply store)
• Terrarium plants.
• Sterile potting mix.
• Moss and other decorative elements (optional)

Answer 2

Terrariums are miniature gardens, built inside sealable containers like glass jars and bottles. This represents a fully functional micro plant ecosystem.

• The components of the terrarium mainly include a clear glass container, sterilised potting soil, charcoal, medium-sized rocks/stones and small plants of different colours.
• The layer of arranging the materials in a clear glass bowl should be like Rocks→Charcoal→Potting Soil→tiny plants.
• A  Rock layer of one inch will help the soil drainage thus avoiding waterlogging and root rot of plants.
• 1/2 half-inch thick layer of Charcoal is to filter the water and prevent the growth of fungi. After that, a half-full of the potting mixture is added to plant the saplings.
• Decorative items like cones, colourful marbles, mosses etc are optional.
• Terraruims are also called vivariums.
• Try to keep the terrariums in indirect sunlight and water the plants lightly.