{"id":2502,"date":"2018-11-23T12:47:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T18:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2018-11-23T12:48:26","modified_gmt":"2018-11-23T18:48:26","slug":"terrariums-indoor-microgardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/the-lab\/terrariums-indoor-microgardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrariums:  Indoor microgardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Terrariums are the perfect choice for indoor spaces; they allow us to introduce some external beauty to a limited space.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE TERRARIUMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An excellent idea for decorating and adding life to any space, a terrarium is a small garden in a glass container. Inside the terrarium,you can achieve the necessary environmental conditions for a small garden, which also does not require much maintenance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2481\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2481\" class=\" wp-image-2481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667-600x459.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09725-e1542997243667.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>THE MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The materials to make your terrarium are very easy to acquire, any gardening store should have everything you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light potting soil<\/li>\n<li>Rocks or gravel<\/li>\n<li>Activated carbon<\/li>\n<li>Moss or peat moss<\/li>\n<li>Glass container<\/li>\n<li>Extra decoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2472\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2472\" class=\" wp-image-2472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09295-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"733\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09295-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09295-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09295-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09295.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Start deep cleaning the container, especially if it was used before. Clean with plenty of water and soap, antibacterial soap if possible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>THE CONTAINER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">A glass container is recommended for the terrarium, you can reuse an old container or buy a new one in decorating stores. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The container can be as simple as a fishbowl, a light bulb, or one specially made for growing plants. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span lang=\"EN-US\">When you look for the container you must remember: the more closed the container is, its ability to retain the necessary humidity will be better.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_2482\" style=\"width: 662px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2482\" class=\" wp-image-2482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984-300x271.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984-600x542.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984-768x694.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984-1024x926.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/photo-1416339411116-62e1226aacd8-e1542994097984.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>THE PLANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The harmony between the species you choose is important. Although almost all types of plants can live in a terrarium; ferns, mosses, succulents and cacti are recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a plant that stays small, one that prefers shade or needs very little sunlight; and can tolerate high humidity, as it can increase rapidly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2473\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2473\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09425.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>HOW TO START<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mix the rocks or gravel with the carbon and place them in the bottomof the container.<\/p>\n<p>This layer helpsto drain the excess of water, preventing the contact between the roots and stagnant water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2474\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2474\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09432-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09432-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09432-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09432-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09432-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Place a layer of moss or peat moss on top, this layer will prevent the soil from joining the gravel, also it retains moisture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Thanks to this layer, different texturesand colors inside the terrarium are created; it is a nice decorative touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2475\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2475\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09455.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Place the soil on top, this must be the biggest layer, its thickness will depend on the size of the terrarium and the plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"> It is advisable to mix the soil with vermiculite because it helps to retain water and creates porosity for successful plant growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2477\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2477\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09612.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Dig small holes in the soil where you will place the plants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Remove the plant from its container, slightly shake its roots to remove the excess of dirt so it can adapt to the new environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Place the plant in the hole and cover its base gently with more soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2478\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2478\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC09660.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Add decoration, some recommended items arestones, small figurines, shells or aquarium decorations.<\/p>\n<p>Water the terrarium lightly until the stones onthe bottom are slightly wet.<\/p>\n<p>Watering depends on the type of plants you use and the container. Open containers will need a more water than more closed ones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2483\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2483\" class=\" wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Untitled-1-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"733\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Untitled-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Untitled-1-600x442.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Untitled-1-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Untitled-1-1024x754.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Luisi Icaza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>KEY FOR SUCCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is important to check the terrarium regularly, put it in a place where you have enough light.<\/p>\n<p>Glass amplifies light; so you must not choose a place where the light hits directly. Keep plants clean, free of weeds, fungi or diseased plants.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your local garden center for important details about how it can affect the species, and special plant recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck and start working!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terrariums are the perfect choice for indoor spaces; they allow us to introduce some external beauty to a limited space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":2480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[106],"class_list":["post-2502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-lab","tag-ed-03-recreational-landscape","post_format-post-format-image"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2502"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2527,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502\/revisions\/2527"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}