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- Meat-eating plants in the glass
- Without drainage layer it does not work
- Fill in the right plant substrate
- Which location is ideal for the glass?
- Caring for carnivores in a glass jar
- Tips
Behind glass, it is easier to create the climate that prefers carnivorous plants
Meat-eating plants in the glass
Carnivorous plants (carnivores) need high humidity. In the room you can not necessarily make this. Many hobby gardeners cultivate sensitive species in the terrarium or in a closed glass. What should be considered when keeping carnivorous plants in the jar.
Without drainage layer it does not work
Almost all types of carnivorous plants are found in nature in very humid locations. Nevertheless, the fewest tolerate longer phases with waterlogging.In a closed glass, however, there is no vent hole through which excess water could drain.
Therefore, apply a sufficiently thick drainage layer to the bottom of the glass. Expanded clay or the commercially available Seramis are well suited.
Fill in the right plant substrate
As a planting substrate you use special soil for carnivores. Never plant carnivorous species in normal garden soil or potting soil from the hardware store.
Most varieties of carnivorous plants do not root very deep. That's why the earth layer does not have to be too strong.
Carefully place the plants in the substrate so that the roots are covered. Cover the vessel with a glass or clear plastic wrap.
Which location is ideal for the glass?
The glass with the carnivorous plants must be set up as bright as possible. Carnivores also love direct sunlight.
However, temperatures within a closed glass or terrarium can rise very high through the sun. The plants burn downright.
Especially in midsummer, make sure that the glass does not develop too much heat.
Caring for carnivores in a glass jar
The most important care measure is the casting. Once the substrate has dried up, add water to the plants. Use only rainwater, as calcareous tap water is harmful to carnivorous plants.
It is not necessary to fertilize and feed the carnivores, even if this is often advised.
In the plant substrate sufficient nutrients are present, so that the meat-free plants need no additional nutrients. If you would like to feed for illustrative purposes, use only small, live insects and give only one prey animal at a time.
Tips
Carnivores are usually not fast-growing. Nevertheless, you should replace the earth in the glass at least every two years. This gives the plants new nutrients.