How does the small ecosystem of the Garden in a Bowl work?
Garden in a bowl is the name we have given to terrariums, that is, a glass container that holds plants inside. The origin of terrariums is accidental; Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward was an English doctor who, in order to analyze the hatching of chrysalises, enclosed butterflies in glass vases with soil at the base. Within a short time, the seeds and spores in the soil began to sprout spontaneously.
The secret behind this small ecosystem
Thus it was discovered that a terrarium was an ideal environment where plants could live and survive autonomously due to the water cycle of evaporation and condensation.
When the plant is watered, water is absorbed by the plant roots and released into the air through the leaves during transpiration. It then rises up to touch the glass walls, where it condenses in the form of water droplets that fall and water the plants again - just like rain!
This is why it is important not to overwater the eternal garden, as the water stays inside the glass container and is recycled. Too much water could increase the humidity of the bowl and damage the plants. To know how to water a Garden in a bowl, here is a video where we explain it:
As for the shape and size of the glass container, they all work the same way, even if they have glass lids or cork lids. So, you can choose the one you like the most and suits the corner you want to decorate!
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