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How to make a terrarium?

Peewee
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How to make a terrarium?

how to make a terriuium

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: how to make a terriuium

Hi @Peewee,

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.

 

I think it all depends on what you are planning to use your terrarium for. 

 

If it were to house reptiles, it would be a bit more specialised, so I would suggest speaking with a pet store or reptile specialist for their assistance.

 

If it were a plant housing terrarium, then you can check out How To Make A Terrarium and How to make your own terrarium by @mich1972 for some guidance.

 

You're going to need a glass terrarium container. There are quite a few options for terrariums, so have a look and see what you like.

 

You'll then need horticultural charcoal as a base layer, Pebbles or Propagation Sand, and a potting mix suitable for your plants, such as African Violet Potting Mix or Cacti & Succulents Potting Mix

 

You'll want to add plants such as cacti or succulents, ferns, moss or sedums. Basically, anything small that will thrive in a humid environment.

 

Don't overcrowd it with plants, and consider adding decorative items such as branches, decorative stones or small garden ornaments.

 

Make sure that you only ever water with a spray bottle as terrariums do not require a huge amount of water.

 

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Jacob

 

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