How to Grow Plants in Glass Pots

Glass planters are a kind of miniature indoor garden grown in glass pots or glass boxes. The plants are usually species with good vitality, suitable for those who do not have the talent to grow, or do not have time to take care of them. You can grow many different plants in glass pots. Glass planters help bring natural beauty to desks, bedside cabinets, as well as places with limited space.

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Choose a tree

Choose plants. Any plant with good vitality is suitable for growing in a glass pot. Choose plants that can grow well together. Plants that are commonly (but not limited to) grown as miniatures in glass pots include ferns, mosses, succulents, and cacti.

Choose plants of small size. You can grow large lavender bushes in a glass pot, however, it is easier to grow smaller plants. Choose plants whose height when mature does not exceed the height of the pot.
Shade-loving plants are most suitable. Glass-potted plants need to be tolerant of low-light environments – if you leave your light-loving plants in the dark, they’ll get stressed and die.
The plant tolerates high humidity . Humidity in a glass pot increases very quickly, so choose plants that are native to dense rainforests, as they thrive in such an environment.
If you are a novice grower, choose a tree that is cheap and easy to grow. Choose plants that are inexpensive and easy to grow.

Choose a pot. You will need a glass pot deep enough for your plant’s roots. The pot you choose can be an old fish tank or a special pot for growing plants.

Glass cage – this type has high humidity, sometimes you need to open the lid of the cage to let the plants out to let them air.
Hanging vase – this also has high humidity, but is more breathable.
Bell-shaped vases or glass jars are great options for making tall glass planters.
Wardian Cage – for both closed and open glass planters.
Aquarium – fish tank has the same function as a glass basin, which can be left open or covered with a glass panel.
Jars, urns or jam jars – glass planters can look great with an open-mouthed pot, but you’ll also need to water the plants in any pot with a mouth.
In this lesson, we will use a glass basin like a fish tank (see picture).

Choose a place to place the pot. Plants grown in glass pots have good vitality, however, you need to place the pot in the ideal place to maintain the plant’s life.

Light : All plants need light, and plants in glass pots are no exception. However, because glass has the property of magnifying light, it is quite risky to place the glass planter in a place with direct light. So choose a place where the plant can absorb enough indirect light. Or use fluorescent lights, but you should always follow safety rules when buying specialized garden bulbs.
Temperature : Glass plants need to be placed indoors, in a warm place (the foyer, porch and other rooms are not suitable places if you do not intend to freeze the plants in the glass pots). Do not place the basin next to the heater or air conditioner. At the same time, avoid placing them in places with high temperatures or sudden temperature changes.
Place on suitable surface : Avoid placing glass planters on perishable items. Also, avoid placing it in a place accessible to children and pets.

Buy materials. To make a glass planter, you will need:

Land . Choose soil with moisture, moss/mud moss as much as possible. To check for moisture, grip the soil firmly with your hands: when you open your hands, moist soil will clump, dry soil will fall apart.
Cobblestone or gravel . These two types when placed on the bottom of the pot will help the plant not to be waterlogged and create a surface for the glass planter. Choose pebbles that are less than 1cm in size or smaller for easy drainage, but you can choose any size pebbles for the surface of the potted plants.
Activated Charcoal . Use activated charcoal if the pot does not have a drainage hole. You can buy activated carbon at an aquarium or garden store. They help keep the soil clean.
Moss carpet . Moss mats are useful when lining the bottom of a glass planter. They act as “sponges” that absorb excess water from the plant.
Gloves . When handling moss carpets, you should use gloves and long sleeves to avoid fungal infections. Gloves are also useful when handling activated carbon.
Decorations . Choose any decorations you want to have in your glass planter, as long as they don’t break down when exposed to water. Examples: mini gnomes, shells, stones, figurines or aquarium decorations.
Avoid putting live animals in glass pots. They can damage plants and cause pathogens.

Planting Plants in Glass Pots

Rinse the glass bowl. If the basin has been used before, scrub thoroughly with soapy water to remove any remaining soap residue. Dirty glass planters can breed bacteria, so use antibacterial soap if possible.

Add gravel so that the plant does not become waterlogged. Mix gravel/cobblestone with coal. Put this mixture in a glass plant pot with a thickness of about 2 cm.

Add a layer of moss. Moss helps filter and keep the soil from seeping into the gravel underneath.

Put the soil in. Depending on the size of the glass pot and the length of the roots, you should add about 5-8 cm of soil. Gently press the soil down to remove the air and make the surface even. Dig small holes where you will plant the tree.

Plant a tree. Remove the plant from the potting soil and gently shake the roots down to remove excess soil. Place the plant in the hole you dug and fill it with soil, patting it down. Continue planting the remaining plants in the same way.

Add decorations. You can add moss or pebbles to make the surface of the glass planter more compact.

Increase plant moisture. Gently water the plant, and you’re done with a glass planter!

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Take care of

Water the tree. Water occasionally if you have an open glass planter. It will not be necessary with a closed glass planter, however, plants in an open glass pot need to be watered once a week. Succulents and cacti only need to be watered once a month.

Keep plants healthy. Remove damaged area immediately, if you see weeds, mold, or diseased plants. At the same time, cut off the old parts of the plant, such as faded flowers.

Maintain breathability. If you’re making a sealed glass planter, let air in. Although this is not necessary, if your plant is wilting or has condensation on the glass pot, let some air in (for example, open one side of the pot by using an ice cube). under the corner of the pot).

Advice

Some plants can grow from branches or leaves. If you know anyone who grows these plants, ask for a small donation.
Do not place the glass planter in a dark corner; Glass plant pots need to absorb indirect light.
Tropical plants are most suitable because they like moisture and come in a variety of colors.
Some large plant stores sell small glass potted plants.

Warning

This article shows you how to grow plants in glass pots for decoration. If you want to plant a glass planter to house frogs, turtles, or other animals; Be sure to read through the needs of these animals.
Do not water too much. Water only when the soil and sides of the pot are dry.

Things You Need

The soil is loose, porous, easy to absorb water.
Cobblestone or gravel.
Activated carbon.
Moss carpet.
Gloves and long sleeves.
Decorations (optional).

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