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Origin of florariums
The florarium as a concept is not a new thing; it was already invented in ancient times. The word itself means a sealed glass container in which plants are planted. Initially, the term terrarium was used, and then because of the plants, it was renamed florarium, which was invented in 19th century England. During an experiment, an English doctor accidentally dropped a glass bottle on the soil, under which surprisingly wonderful plants grew quickly and, moreover, without care. There are currently three types of florariums: closed, open, and wide-mouthed glass containers.
The closed version is the most humid and sensitive to diseases, followed by the open and then the wide-mouthed ones. Narrow-mouthed containers provide slightly lower but relatively high internal humidity. If we want to create a completely closed florarium, it is very important to work with a sterile growing medium to exclude diseases from the glass. The most perfect soil combination for an average florarium is if we mix one part garden soil, one part peat, and one part perlite at home.
How does the process work in florariums?
Inside the glass, the plants create a closed ecosystem where the decomposing plant parts produce carbon dioxide and heat.
Under the influence of light, the plants photosynthesize, thus producing water and oxygen. This water condenses on the walls of the glass, allowing it to water itself.
In this case, it is especially important what shape the glass has, because the smaller its mouth, the better it can keep the liquid inside.
In this cycle, we only intervene if, for some reason, not enough fluid is being produced.
Caring for Florariums
Caring for florariums is a simple task that even novice or inexperienced gardeners can easily manage. Following the care advice below, our florarium can be a wonderful decoration in our environment for many years.
How Bottle Gardens Work
A well-planted glass container can develop into a self-sustaining ecosystem that can be left alone for weeks. As dying plant parts decompose, heat and carbon dioxide are produced while they transform into nutrients. Due to the greenhouse effect, the plant’s photosynthesis activates, converting carbon dioxide into water and oxygen. As continuous growth occurs, water condenses on the glass walls, maintaining balance and closing the cycle. We only need to intervene very rarely, perhaps if a plant overgrows, or if there isn’t enough condensation due to less light, when we might need to add a little water.
How to Make a Florarium
Choose a glass container!
The smaller its opening, the more self-sustaining the florarium will be.
Pour clay beads about a finger thick into the bottom of the glass!
This helps with ventilation on one hand, and on the other hand, all liquid drains here, which prevents it from rotting the roots in the soil.
Then fill 1/3 of the glass with soil mixture,
but in a way that it doesn’t mix with the bottom layer! Compact the layer at the end by gently tapping the glass!
Now think of your concept:
always build from outside inward, and place increasingly larger plants from outside toward the center! It’s advisable to put trailing or ground cover, small-growing plants around the edge, and a larger one in the middle.
Finally, it’s time for watering!
This can be done by spraying or pouring, it’s recommended to let it run down the side of the glass, which also cleans the glass wall.
The last and most important task:
love them and they will remain beautiful forever. :)
Main Caring Rules
Caring for florariums is a simple task that even novice or inexperienced gardeners can easily manage. Following the care advice below, our florarium can be a wonderful decoration in our environment for many years.
