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How to make a jar terrarium

To create a lush landscape, plant up a large glass container with a variety of greenery.
Carna Feldtmann

Be a  jar star

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Gather your supplies

Cacti and succulent potting mix

Moth orchid, silver brake fern and peperomia plants

Preserved reindeer moss in lime green

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You’ll also need

Trowel; long-handled spoon; spray bottle

Note: Moth orchids will live in the this environment for a short period before you need to re-pot them. For a longer lasting display, choose from a selection of terrarium plants at your local nursery. 

Here’s how

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Step 1 Scoop moistened potting mix into container, filling about one-fifth full.

 

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Step 2 Carefully remove orchid from plastic pot by lightly squeezing base until roots come loose.

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Step 3 Untangle and remove material surrounding orchid roots – here, sphagnum moss – taking care not to damage root system.

Step 4 Put orchid in container, mounding soil around base of plant to keep upright.

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Step 5 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to prepare other plants, discarding any excess soil.

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Step 6 Plant silver brake fern behind orchid, digging a hole in soil for root ball. This will add height at the back.

 

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Step 7 Plant peperomia plant at front. This will act as a groundcover to complete the tiered effect.

Step 8 Fill gaps between plant root balls with potting mix to level soil.

 

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Step 9 Use a long-handled spoon to add small amounts of soil or to shuffle things around a little, if necessary.

Step 10 Add reindeer moss to cover some of the soil.

Step 11 Use a spray bottle to water your terrarium when soil is dry to touch.

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