How to keep a house plant alive

Step 7 Air supply

Plants need air. They take in CO2, and spit back out oxygen, but they need both in order to remain healthy. One reason why terrarium plants seem to decline over time is the CO2 content in the air. After a certain amount of time, the CO2 in the terrarium will be exhausted unless proper ventilation is supplied.

If you happen to be growing plants in a large soda bottle (hopefully clear plastic, not green), the plants growing inside it will appreciate it if you unscrew the cap for a while. Breathing into it will replenish the C02 levels inside the terrarium as well. You should unscrew the cap at least once every couple of days.

Air flow will also help reduce disease. If you want a terrarium plant to last a while, try installing a small computer fan into the wall of the terrarium, or even inside the terrarium (be aware that humidity might reduce the life of the fan) It does not need to run on high, but just enough to circulate the air.

Plants in windy conditions will grow more compact, and sturdier than plants grown in a complete absence of wind.

Comments

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[knexfreak32]

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