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As early as 500 BC, Plants were kept under bell-shaped glass jars for exhibit. But the Terrarium in its modern form was invented by accident in 1827 by a British doctor, Nathaniel Ward, eager to protect his green plants from pollution and smoke.

Today Terrariums no longer have to be kept away from cold, and fouled air, but serve quite another decorative purpose. with the dry air of our modern air conditioned, and forced air heated homes, many plants have difficulty thriving without a great deal of attention.Terrariums allow us to keep plants easily in our homes in attractive, decorative containers, while creating an environment which requires very little care Closed terrariums, happy in their humidity filled surroundings, actually thrive on neglect !

Remember

Too much water is the number one Terrarium maintenance problem. Terrariums should only be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

If these simple instructions are followed you will be proud Terrarium owners for years !

Quick Hints

Care and maintenance: Neglect it ! Water lightly only when the soil is dry. You should only need to water, at the most, every couple of weeks, depending on Conditions. Be very Careful not to overwater! It is best to spray it into the container rather than pouring it in. If it appears too moist, take the top off for a while to allow some evaporation. Place in a bright area, but not in direct sunlight. You should have enough light to read by. When plant gets as big as you want, pinch off the newest growth to encourage bushier growth.

Terrarium are miniature, self contained eco-systems. Once created, these closed environments can go for months unattended without even adding water. Neglect is often the best method of care.

They need nothing from the outside except a little sunlight.
1) Their easy care is ideal for people who are too busy to spend a lot of time caring for plants. 2) The plants transpire moisture through their leaves, which then condenses on the glass, and flows back to the soil. This 'rain effect' allows the Terrarium to go for weeks without watering. Terrariums should never be grown in FULL sun !

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