Limited land is not a barrier to maintain and derive pleasure from ornamental plants. Terrarium or vivarium into the solution. Terrarium is able to present its own artistic value in glass bottles, which can not be found on plants that just put on the shelf stacking, in pots or even a large garden.
Terrarium or vivarium is medium or container made of glass or transparent plastic containing plants, which cater for diverse needs, such as for research, methods of planting and decorating. Can be said that the terrarium is the most natural artificial biosphere because of the biological function occurs in the terrarium was similar to what occurs in nature. So that the terrarium can also be used as a mini biology laboratory.
Terrarium will display a miniature garden in a glass media. Terrarium can simulate the actual conditions in the wild in the medium of glass. For example terarim can simulate a desert ecosystem, desert ecosystem, ecosystems and other tropical rain forest.
Terrarium was first introduced in England. Begins with a mini greenhouse in the United Kingdom and the nobility and terrarium become famous throughout the world.
Terrarium currently available, can be divided into three categories, namely:
* Open Air Terrarium, the terrarium with the top open or closed. To create a miniature plants, such as the media is the most easily used and maintained. You can even create decorative plants in a terrarium type this in a very short time.
* Terrarium Closed, namely terrarium with a sealed condition in all sections. The goal was to create a unique biosphere in the terrarium. Terrarium is the most difficult to be made and maintained. More challenges in making this type of terrarium. Some factors that must be special attention to a closed terrarium is a matter of quantity of water and proper lighting. Terrarium this type typically have a small part of which to put plants and other materials inside the terrarium. Of course this can be a challenge.
* Terrarium Animals, as the name implies, this type of terrarium used for small animals to put on display. For example lizards, iguanas, frogs, small turtles or snakes. The aim is to display replica of the real world of fauna in the wild with a move into an attractive glass media.
Given the medium of glass terrarium is limited in size and has a unique biosphere, the selection of plants placed in the terrarium must be equally appropriate. Some plants commonly used in the terrarium, among others sansiviera, cactus, succulent and Bromelia.
Terrarium can be placed indoors for long periods without sunlight, by replacing sunlight with a special lamp. You can put the terrarium in the house, in your shelf, in office or gallery. This will add a unique decor and also adds a collection of indoor plants in your room.
Although easy, without a careful review of techniques and media, can not survive long terrarium. Without proper treatment technique terrarium, the plants will languish because of damage to the water cycle.
Siramlah plants or soil with water when it starts to look dry. Routinely done watering once every week or less if necessary. Cut leaves from damaged plants in a terrarium in order to remain beautiful.
The location of plants is also noteworthy. Do not place in areas exposed to direct sunlight because it can make a quick dry soil conditions.
If you also put small animals in a terrarium, clean the inside of the terrarium animal waste and food scraps. Thus, your terrarium will still look attractive.
Truly unique! Miniature tropical rain forest, desert ecosystem, vegetable gardens and so forth is only possible with a terrarium.
by : nopex wu jian hao
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