A terrarium (plural: terraria or terrariums ) is usually a glass container containing soil and plants, and can be opened for maintenance to access the plants inside. However, terraria can also be exposed to the atmosphere rather than sealed. Terraria is often stored as a decorative item or ornament. Closed terraria creates a unique environment for plant growth, because transparent walls allow heat and light to enter the terrarium. The sealed container combined with the heat entering the terrarium allows for the creation of small-scale water cycles. This happens because the moisture from soil and plants evaporates at high temperatures in the terrarium. This water vapor then condenses on the container wall, and eventually falls back into the plants and the soil beneath. This contributes to creating an ideal environment for growing crops because of constant water supplies, preventing plants from becoming too dry. In addition to this, the light passing through the transparent material of the terrarium makes it possible to plant in photosynthesis, a very important aspect of plant growth.
Video Terrarium
Histori
The first terrarium was developed by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward botanist in 1842. Ward was interested in observing insect behavior and accidentally left one of the jars without treatment. A fern spore in the jar grows, germinates into a plant, and this jar produces the first terrarium. The trend quickly spread in the Victorian Era between English. Instead of terrarium, it is known as the Wardian case.
According to a story, Ward hired a carpenter to build his Wardian case to export native plants to Sydney, Australia. After months of traveling, the plants arrive well and thrive. Likewise, plants from Australia were sent to London using the same method and Ward received his Australian plants in perfect condition. His experiments show that plants can be sealed without ventilation and continue to grow.
Maps Terrarium
Type
Due to different conditions inside, terrariums can be classified into two types: closed and open.
Terraria closed
Tropical plant varieties, such as moss, orchids, ferns, and air plants, are generally stored in closed terraria due to conditions similar to humid and protected environments in the tropics. Keeping a closed terrarium allows for water circulation, but terraria must be opened once a week to remove excess moisture from the air and the container walls. This is done to prevent the growth of fungi that can damage the plant and blacken the side of the terrarium. Terraria should also be watered occasionally, the absence of condensation on the terrarium wall or any wilted plants is an indicator that the terrarium needs water.
Closed terraria also requires a special soil mix to ensure both good growth conditions and to reduce the risk of microbial damage. Common media used are 'peat', mixed peat, vermiculite, and pearlite. The mixture should be sterile to avoid entry of potentially harmful microbes.
Open terraria
Open terraria is more suitable for dry plants such as succulents. Not all plants require or conform to humid environments of closed terraria. For plants adapted to dry climates, open and uncovered terrariums are used to keep the air in the terrarium free of excess moisture. Open terraras also work well for plants that require more direct sunlight, because covered terraras can trap too much heat that potentially kills the plants inside.
See also
- Vivarium
- Paludarium
- Aquarium
- Micro Landchaft
- Green House
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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