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Pachira in a glass – DIY terrarium with lucky chestnut as a green eye-catcher

With its woven appearance and lush leaves, the Pachira aquatica brings a tropical flair to any room. As part of a DIY terrarium project, the money tree transforms into the centerpiece of a small "Amazon park" in a glass jar – close to nature, decorative, and surprisingly easy to care for. Ideal for anyone who wants to combine urban living with a touch of jungle – without the need for a green thumb.

Pachira im Glas – DIY-Terrarium mit Glückskastanie als grüner Blickfang

Material:

Glass container (diameter 17 cm, height 37 cm) with cover
Measuring cup (or 300 ml cup)
Spray bottle or new sponge
small scissors

Which lucky chestnut?
Pachira specimens with braided stems are occasionally available in stores. However, for this terrarium, you should choose a plant with a regular stem, as it is better suited to the conditions within.

Components:

The lush vegetation of French Guiana served as the inspiration for this arrangement. The national park of the French overseas department also features a common representative of the native flora, the money tree (Pachira).

1 Pachira (pot diameter 6–9 cm)
300 ml pozzolan
200 ml substrate (2 parts houseplant soil, 1 part sand, 1 part coco substrate)
1 handful of dark fine gravel
1 handful of white medium-sized gravel
1 handful of grey medium-sized gravel
10 small black pebbles
2–3 cushions of forest moss
1 cup mineral or filtered water (about 70 ml)

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The content of this article is from the book:

Anna Bauer, Noam Levy
Gardens in Glass– Exotic landscapes in miniature
Price: € 16.95 (D) / € 17.50 (A)
ISBN: 978-3-8310-3614-1
Publisher: DK

Gardens in glass are increasingly finding their way into German homes.
The decorative trend, which began over 100 years ago as "bottle gardens," is now, quite literally, making a comeback. This book tells you everything you need to know about these chic miniature gardens and provides many practical instructions for planting your own.

Pachira in a glass – DIY terrarium with lucky chestnut as a green eye-catcher

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