Creative Terrarium Concepts
In recent years, terrariums have seen a resurgence in popularity, offering a unique and captivating way to bring a touch of nature indoors. These miniature ecosystems, initially popular during the Victorian era, have been adapted and modernised by plant enthusiasts and designers to suit contemporary tastes and living spaces.
One of the key aspects of terrarium gardening is choosing the right plants for your miniature environment. For instance, Calathea picturata thrives in a shade-loving sealed terrarium, while cacti and succulents are ideal for a cactus and succulent bowl terrarium or a cube terrarium designed for desert plants such as cactus and aloes.
The use of various glass vessels adds to the versatility of terrarium gardening. While closed terrariums are best for moisture lovers like ferns and shade-tolerant house plants, open ones are suitable for those that prefer a drier environment, such as cacti and succulents.
Combining small plants that enjoy similar growing conditions is crucial. For example, drought-tolerant cacti can be combined with succulents in a terrarium, while humidity-loving plants like asparagus fern and fittonia are perfect for a sealed terrarium.
Creativity also plays a significant role in terrarium design. Cork slices and garden twine can create a flotsam-and-jetsam on-the-beach feel in a sphere terrarium, while a globe jar can serve as a table centrepiece for plants with patterned leaves such as fittonia and Calathea picturata.
Terrariums are not only visually appealing but also offer a calming and therapeutic experience. To plant up a terrarium, start by pouring gravel into a clean vessel, then level it. Slightly moist compost is poured on top, creating small wells for your plants. The plants are gently squeezed out of their pots and placed into the wells.
From the intricate details of plant selection to the creative design of the terrarium itself, these miniature gardens offer a world of possibilities for those seeking a unique and low-maintenance indoor plant solution. Whether you prefer a jungle-like terrarium filled with vibrant Calathea 'Blue Grass', pink and white fittonias, and jungle-like plants, or a simple terrarium with an air plant in an asymmetrical glass vase filled with a layer of black gravel, there's a terrarium to suit every taste and preference.
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