terrarium concept are fast catching up as part of Home Interior designing

1. TERRARIUM-LIFE IN A
GLASS BOWL
GREEN CONCEPTS-
HARITHA

3. TERRARIUM ???
?? Do you know that this concept dates back to early 18th century.
This was first conceived by a botanist named
Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward in 1842.
And it was known as the Wardian case
.
A terrarium is a garden of plants growing in
a clear container, such as a bottle, glass
globe, old aquarium and similar objects.
A terrarium can be both opened and sealed
types.

4. CONCEPT???
The basic concept of Terrarium is
To appreciate and elevate aesthetic
sense.
 To create small ecosystems in a
confined area.
Recreate greenery in miniature forms.
For transport of exotic and delicate
plants.

5. IDEAL PLANTS FOR A
TERRARIUM???
1. Air Plants (Tillandsia)
2. Succulents
3. Button Ferns
4. Cacti
5. Jade Plant
6. Peperomia
7. Moss
8. Nerve Plants
9. Ferns
10. Polka Dot Plant

6. MATERIALS???
 A glass or plastic container.
Rocks, if you choose.
Moss, if you choose.
Soil (growing medium)
Plants that won't overgrow (generally miniature or dwarf
plants)
Spoon for placing soil.
Long tweezers for putting materials into vessel.

7. HOW TO SET UP A
TERRARIUM???

8. ANY OTHER FORMS – VIVARIUM ???
 Aquarium
 Paludarium
 Riparium

9. ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF PLANT
AESTHETICS
IKEBANA

10. ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF PLANT
AESTHETICS
BONSAI

11. ECONOMICS???
Prime investments-
 keen interest
 Time
Passion
Add on’s-
 A minimum investment of INR 2000
Collection of available materials or online purchases
Rewards
???

12. WHAT DO I GET???
 A green entrepreneur
 Ideal gifting idea – as return gifts for Birthdays; traditional
ceremonies
 Creating lively green areas in small spaces
 Aesthetic and beauty
 Best decorative item

13. HOW DO I BEGIN???
- My youtube video
https://youtu.be/e7FxmfK
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 Self learning through
numerous online tutor
classes
 Agri- horticulture society-
public gardens Hyderabad
 Ohara School of Ikebana,
Hyderabad chapter

14. THANK YOU