STEP 1

Tip: Hold the glass vessel at a slight angle and let the gravel slide down the side wall to avoid the risk of breakage.

STEP 2

Distribute the activated charcoal from bag B evenly over the lava gravel to prevent mold.

STEP 3

Carefully fill in the plant substrate from bag C.

Tip: Please use a mat, e.g. old newspaper, to prevent soiling.

STEP 4

Carefully and evenly compact the plant substrate by hand and then use your fingers to dig out 3 small plant holes (for 2 small plants and moss) on the edge of the glass, which are deep down to the lava gravel.

Tip: A sketch drawn up beforehand for the arrangement helps.

STEP 5

Take the plants out of the flower pot by pressing them sideways and standing upside down and place them in the holes. Press carefully but firmly on all sides.

Tip: Put the tallest plant in the middle as last as possible so that there is plenty of space in the glass for your hands.

STEP 6

STEP 7

STEP 8

Carefully clean the inside and outside of the glass from earth and dirt with a soft cloth. The leaves of the plants can be cleaned of dirt with a small brush, for example. If necessary, particularly tall shoots of the central plant can be cut off with scissors.

STEP 9

Use a measuring cup to measure 100 ml of water with little lime (ideally rainwater) and distribute it carefully and evenly in the glass. Then close the jar and place it in a bright but not sunny place (ideally north or east window).

STEP 10

After about 2 to 3 days, the moisture is evenly distributed in the soil. Then open the jar again for approx. 24 hours until the superficial moisture has evaporated. Repeat this process until the glass no longer steams up during the day. A slight misting in the morning is normal and shows that the biotope is working well.