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Get stuck into a houseplant project with this easy-to-follow video on how to make a terrarium
Create your own terrarium with the tips and advice Alex shares in this final episode of Houseplant 101. A terrarium is a glass container that has houseplants planted inside; often, the plants chosen for a terrarium will be ones that prefer high humidity.
In creating his terrarium, Alex uses a few different tools, materials and accessories. We thought we’d share a list of these here, so you can easily gather your own items or perhaps borrow some from a friend. We’ve included a link to some of the items available on the RHS Shop too.
Glass vessel or terrarium
Potting grit
Activated charcoal
Decorative grit
Compost
A chopstick or specialist terrarium tools
Watering can and mist sprayer
Houseplant 101 begins with an introduction to three main types of indoor plant: cacti, succulents, and foliage plants. Alex runs through what these houseplants need to be happy in your home.
Alex explains how different types of houseplant need different levels of light intensity to be at their best. The video demonstrates what is meant by full sun, bright indirect light and shade.
Preparing you for your trip to the garden centre to buy your houseplants, Alex covers what you need to consider before handing over your cash.
Different plants need varying amounts of water to keep them healthy, but they can also benefit from different watering techniques. Alex demonstrates a few key ways to water houseplants.
Feeding your plants is just as important as watering them. In this video, Alex explains what to look for when buying houseplant feed and the fundamentals you need to know.
Learn what humidity is, why it matters for your houseplants and what humidity levels different plants need, along with tips on raising the humidity in your home.
Find out how and when to repot your houseplants. Repotting your houseplants can give them replenished soil, more room to grow and prevent them from becoming pot bound.
Alex explains what components to use and how to combine a houseplant soil mix that gives good drainage and the ideal environment for your indoor plants.
Want to expand your houseplant collection? This episode of Houseplant 101 shows you how to propagate succulents in three simple steps.
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.
