Plants in the jar - a step-by-step guide
From the hanging glass ball to the terrarium, all glass vessels are suitable for planting succulents. You also have: Expanded clay (€ 17.50 at Amazon *) for drainage, succulent or cactus soil as a substrate, pebbles or quartz sand (€ 14.90 at Amazon *) for decoration. Thorn-proof gloves for handling armed plants. Of course, various succulents should not be missing as the main characters. This is how the planting in the glass works properly:
- Spread expanded clay balls 1-2 cm high on the floor as drainage
- Fill in succulent soil over it and moisten it with soft water
- Dig small planting pits with a spoon or prick stick
- Pot each plant and plant in a hollow
- Press down the substrate with a spoon for a good connection to the soil
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Finally, you can decorate the succulents in the glass as you wish. With pebbles or quartz sand you can create a lifelike habitat in miniature. At the same time, the thin layer of inorganic material prevents the leaves of succulent rosettes from coming into direct contact with the moist soil and therefore from rot. In line with the current season, add small Easter eggs in spring or add Christmas glamor to the succulents in winter with tinsel.
How to properly care for succulents in the jar - tips & tricks
Succulents are just as easy to care for in the glass as their conspecifics on the windowsill or in the garden. This does not mean that the exotic ornamental plants can completely do without your attention. How to properly care for the bizarre pieces of jewelry:
- Water with soft water for the first time one week after planting
- From March to October, always water the substrate when it is palpably dry
- Apply liquid succulent fertilizer every 3 to 4 weeks from May to September
Succulents like to spend the winter breather in the glass in a bright, cool location with temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius. Because of the reduced evaporation, watering is very rarely or not required at all. Regular finger tests indicate whether there is a need for water or not. The soil should not dry out completely. Succulents do not receive fertilizers during winter.
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Succulents in a glass like to spend the warm season on the sunny balcony. If the plants here have the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and direct sun, they produce the long-awaited flowers more often than with year-round indoor cultivation. Ideally, the selected glass vessel is protected from rain and open on one or two sides for good air circulation.
