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TERRARIUM
Posted Monday, 15 December 2014 // 10:29 pm
 I have typed out a few posts, just waiting for the time to come. While waiting, I shall write a little. Recently, I'm pretty obsessed with terrarium. I'm always addicted to weird stuff..... Jigsaw puzzles, snow globes, liquorice etc. " Terrarium is a type of miniature ecosystem of plants. They are usually sealable glass containers that can be opened for maintenance and to access the plants inside." - Wiki A terrarium cost about $30 to a few hundreds, depending on size, types of plants and it's decoration. I bought one at Gardens by the Bay, it was okay but when I found out you can actually make your own terrarium, I was very determined to try it. Things you need: Jars or any glass container Soil Fertiliser (Optional) Plants Mesh Pebbles  I bought my jars from Typo (6 for $25), Soil, Fertiliser and Plants from Giant ($2.69, $1.20 and $4.99) and the mesh and pebbles from Daiso. I couldn't find the exact mesh required so, just used whatever that was available. Each terrarium cost only $6.30 and you'll have plenty of soil and fertiliser left. Completely sealed jars or jars with holes are fine, just take note that for completely sealed jars, use charcoal soil. Charcoal helps to absorb any nasty soil. I promise you it is going to be real easy! There's only 7 steps. Step 1: Lay the bottom of your jars with pebbles. Step 2: Cut the mesh into the size of your jar and let it sit above the pebbles. This is to prevent too much soil from mixing with the pebbles. Pebbles are meant for decoration, if it's covered by soil, then the purpose of pebbles is defeated.   Step 3: Add in the soil till about 3/4 full and add a thin layer of fertiliser on top of it. I used organic chicken fertiliser so it did smelled a little but I was okay with it. They do have instructions on the package but I eyeballed it. You can use a spoon or shovel to scoop the soil in but I was too lazy to find any so I just pour it in, it works as well. Just lay a plastic bag or newspaper on the floor, makes cleaning easier. Step 4: Remove the plant and the soil from the pot and divide it into equal sections. I divided mine into 7 parts. There's 7 plants in the pot and I had 8 jars...... Step 5: Dig a hole in the jars and put the plant into the hole and put more soil around the plant. Step 6: Press it down, make sure it is compact and water.  Step 7: Tag it! And you're ready to give it to anyone you think that would love plants! I got mine at Popular for $2.70.   Have fun! wikipedia |
Joyce. I'm a walking sunshine and I blog about everything and anything under the Sun. And, I might have a slight obsession with Jigsaw puzzles, Snow globes and Stars. twitter // tumblr // instagram mejor que todos.  Achieve.
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