Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic mineral that is heated to high temperatures, causing it to expand into a lightweight,...
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Perlite is a naturally occurring volcanic mineral that is heated to high temperatures, causing it to expand into a lightweight, porous material. In potting mixes, perlite improves aeration and drainage by creating air pockets within the soil, helping roots access oxygen and reducing the risk of compaction. Its structure allows excess water to move freely through the growing medium while still retaining a small amount of moisture on its surface. By improving soil structure and maintaining airflow around the root zone, perlite supports healthy root development and helps create a balanced growing environment for a wide range of plants.
• Glass with cork (43 cm high and 23 cm diameter)
• Plants;Ficus ginseng bonsai
• Several green moss balls
• Substrates
• Activated charcoal
• Potting soil for terrariums
• Decorative gravel
• Step-by-step plan: Creating your own terrarium
Our plants and mosses are hand selected at local growers with the utmost care and love. Here, they are grown in the most sustainable way possible. This way, the plants in your glass bottle are guaranteed to thrive together and you will enjoy your personal ecosystem with plants for many years to come.
We learn by doing. By creating your own terrarium with plants in a bottle yourself or with your children you learn about the various facets of the earth and thus the basis of our living existence in a creative way. Stone, potting soil, roots, plants, water and recycling all come together in this creative eye-catcher for your home.
• We work with MPS-certified plants and recycled glassware.
• Dimensions and colours of live plants may vary.
• It is also possible that, due to the season, a pictured plant is not in stock.
• In that case you will receive a beautiful alternative.
• It is recommended to open your ecosystem once a month for a few hours.
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Orchids are elegant, slow‑moving plants that reward attention with extraordinary blooms, and understanding them begins with knowing how they grow. Most orchids are epiphytes, meaning their roots are built to breathe, absorb light, and take in moisture from the air rather than sit in dense soil. When you give them bright, indirect light, airflow, and a fast‑draining medium, their needs become beautifully simple. Over time, you’ll learn their rhythms — firm leaves, plump roots, and steady new growth all signal contentment. With patience and the right environment, your orchid will settle in, store energy, and bloom in its own time, bringing a sculptural, living presence to your home.
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