Small Plant Terrarium

I made a few of these a week ago. This one sits on my desk as a fun little thing to look at. Hopefully the light that I shine on it provides enough light so it wont die or wilt. Just asking, does a flourescent lightbulb provide enough types of light(ultraviolet radiation, etc...) so the plant doesnt die?

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[mine1001]

Cool

[ohmsugata]

I would add small pea gravel on bottom for drainage and some activated carbon for when you do open it next time the smell won't knock you out.

[AngryRedhead]

What kind of plants do you have in there?

[dombeef]

Basil, I think?
They are growing quite nicely right now

[Win Guy]

Wow, this is cool! How did you make it?

[dombeef]

Thanks! I got a little plastic container from Michael's(A arts and crafts store.) I got some fine soil(I sifted through my regular potting soil) and I put in 4 basil plants. I put not too much water, because it will never need water again since it is covered and like a terrarium

[Win Guy]

Great, I'll make one as soon as possible!
Thanks,
Win Guy

[dombeef]

Good luck!

[Kaptain Kool]

Cool! And if possible, purchase a grow light, flourescent may work, but its no guarentee.

[dombeef]

Thanks, I use the lamp daily, so a grow light might not be the best solution, but thanks anyways, so far the plants are growing, they move towards the light when I move their position.

[Kaptain Kool]

That's cool, another problem with grow lights is their cost, I should try a flourescent light next time I grow plants inside.