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    TERRARIUM STEP by STEP GUIDE  

    Thank you for purchasing a Botanical Boys terrarium kit

    We process all our kits by hand in our store by a dedicated team of plant lovers! A terrarium is a miniature living enclosed garden that survives on its own oxygen, carbon and humidity cycles. It's low maintenance but do read our care guide by clicking the QR code on your box or visiting our website terrarium section. 

    READY TO BUILD:  

    Before you start: Grab yourself an empty bowl, like a salad bowl or similar in which to place any waste material. Whilst you're in the kitchen, pop the kettle on and make a lovely cuppa too! 


    Step 1: Clay Pellets - Empty just enough of your clay pellets into the base of your glass vessel so it’s just one layer thick (you may have some spare left over depending on your jar choice you may not need to use all of it).  Ensure there is no big gaps from looking down at the top layer.  This provides a drainage layer and air pockets for moisture circulation.  


    Step 2: Sphagnum moss - Pull out the moss and break it up into smaller pieces. Have a little sniff of the moss, does it remind you of a nice walk in the park on a rainy day! The moss acts like a filter layer to prevent soil clogging up the clay. Spread a thin layer of the moss out across all of the pellets right up to the edge of the glass (like pancake thin covering all pellets) Use your cork tool or hands to flatten it down forming a seal avoiding any small gaps.  If you do not form a seal around edge the soil layer will fall in at the edges and may look a little untidy as a finish.  Ideally you want your edging to be as neat as possible, like making cake layers! 

    Step 3: Substrate (Soil layer) -   Pour in enough soil, aiming for the centre of your terrarium, make like a mound/hill approximately as deep as the length of the cork on the cork stick.  Press it down gently using your cork stick.

    Poke your index finger into the mound of soil and make a nice round hole approx width of a 50pence coin.

    The mound/hill should be about same diameter as the bottom of the Fittonia plant pot.  
    You should end up with a centre hill with a planting hole ready for your next step…Planting! 

    If you have a Ginseng tree you need to make a slightly bigger hole.  
    Now let’s get planting…

    Step 4: Plants - Fittonia - (the colorful ones with little vein -like leafy structure) 
    Remove your Fittonia and gently split at the roots into smaller clumps.
    • Pair with other plants (like ivy or ferns) to make a small “bouquet.”
    • Shake off excess soil from roots.
    • Plant your bouquet in the hole and press soil around it firmly to hold it upright.
     • If plants flop over, add more soil around the bottom of the stems.  Make sure no roots are showing.
    Step 5: Add Decorative Touches

    Moss:
    Place your green moss into empty spaces like a mini hill. Break it only if needed to fit. Remove long brown roots for a neat finish.

    Stones:
    Sprinkle decorative stones around your terrarium — create paths, beaches, or just get creative!
    Water:
    Apply a small shot glass level of water only at base of plants.  

    You’re Done!

    Snap a photo and share your creation on Instagram!
    Need help later? Check our care guide via the QR code on your box or visit our website. We also offer a terrarium care service.