Help! Just received my large terrarium mix and there are no instructions for planting or care. Can anyone give me some tips. It would be appreciated
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Keep it in the soil it came in for one! They are picky plants, so I am finding (the venus fly trap and sundew, the pitcher plant seems hardier). Anyway, if you do need soil only use peetmoss and perlite, with no fertilizers it will kill them. Also, rain water or distilled water. They like lots of sun. My plants were doing awesome and they started growing out of the terrarium, so I got a bigger terrarium and the move I think killed the sundew plants, my vft are not doing as well, but the pitcher plants are doing awesome! I hope it gets better :)
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I am sorry Debbie,I had the same problem. I made 5 different orders of air plants, and they all died within three weeks I have green thumb and have many varieties of tropical and Cactus and Succulent plants, so I figured I would do with air plants too, but no such luck, but I also do have many varieties of epiphytes
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Actually, my moss applied to a bonsai didn't survive. Too hot, I guess although it was shaded. I don't haveany experience with terrariums, sorry.
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I was well pleased with my order, but my intent was not as specific. I just wanted to see what they were like, as i had never experienced succulents. They are fun, and can be placed in many different vessels for many different effects. Mine are all still alive!!!! i would suggest you contact the seller to see what they have at this time. Sorry, not as knowledgeable as you.
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I dont know moss types...but my assortment was great and has done very well. With any terrarium you plant, water and then dont mess with it. My moss is spreading and doing well. It was a good buy for me
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The Topsy Turvey holds the plant. It's a great way to grow. When is the first frost for you? Also, I hear you can reuse these although we haven't tried it. Will the plant last until the frost? If it will then the TT will.
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I had no luck with the moss I bought for my terrariums. No matter how I cared for it, it did not survive. Sorry I can't be more help!
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Hi Sandra...wish I knew the answer to your question....but I, too, am having trouble with my Money Tree looking a little droopy. I have noticed the very tips of the leaves are turning brown....I purchased this plant in June 2013 and I don't know if I should try repotting and buy some fertilizer for it....the pot measures 5.50" x 4.00" (oval size)...and it does look to be too small. My plant is now 9 months old and has grown to 16".....I'm not sure I have it in the right space....I have it in front of a window that faces South, but the window isn't very bright due to the patio overhang. I know this e-mail hasn't answered your question...but thought I'd let you know that I, too, am wondering what is my next step....good luck, TJ
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I wondered that myself but didn't want to take the chance so I opened the box and followed the instructions and I plan on repackaging right before the holidays. It was very easy to just remove the plant and soak it. I keep it still in the box near a window for some light. I got them a couple of weeks ago and they look great!
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Hey Burrel, I just purchased the seed myself and have not been able to see how it is going to respond yet. Good luck!
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I'm using one of these with my 10 gallon, 3 lights installed, two white, one red. I have java fern, java moss, vallisneria corkscrew, and two types of anubias & everything is growing extremely well under these lights! However, If you're trying to grow any groundcover (dwarf hair grass or dwarf baby tears) I have had zero luck getting that to grow at all. (I should mention it's a low tech tank, I don't use any Co2, but I do have lots of cherry shrimp generating fertilizer) Overall, I'm really happy with this light set-up.
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I am sorry to hear that, for you and for me! I bought 7 of them. Lost 1 jar due to a branch hitting it. (High Winds)We get raccoons so I automatically added bungie cords around the jars and boxes. Also, we did notice the staples and added nails and put them up on the trees with screws.I decided when I need replacements I will get plastic gallon jars through uline.comYou can get a case of replacements for 10-15 dollars! They have a 4" mouth and I will just make the box opening a little wider.Good luck!! �
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Unfortunately, I have purchased seeds from various providers and very few of the supply any planting or germinating information. I had to wing it or check online on horticulture sites or you local University. Wish I could have been more help. Personally I am planning on making seed purchases through a Nursery next time. Good luck.
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Not sure but I learned something new this year that others might be interested in hearing about. I bought a small greenhouse cor $25 from home depot. I keep it inside by a sliding glass window and put a thermostat controled small heater. I planted seeds in jiffy pellets and in 4 days most were 1 inch tall. I probably wouldn't have believed it myself had I not seen it with my own eyes.
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I have 2 closed terrariums made with this assortment of live moss. It hasn't happened to me. Must have been shipped with dormant larvae that hatched. The bugs shouldn't hurt anything, I don't think.
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my Jerusalem Artichoke bloomed but never had seed. I don't know why. The tubers spread under ground. I think it was a pound I ordered and got a 5 gallon bucket full of tubers. I am waiting to see how many I missed when they start coming up in the spring. I will leave them in a couple of places I planted them but will dig them up in my small garden spot. If I have trouble getting them all out I will put a tarp over the spot so they can't grow.
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It comes with a little take care of card but that's really it. I got the single plants so it didn't have terrarium instructions. The plants looked great though.