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title: Plants: terrarium basics | Glass Jar Garden
description: Small, slow and alike in what they want. Pick plants that share light, temperature and soil wetness. Desert and jungle plants never share a jar. Small and...
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Basics

# Plants

Small, slow and alike in what they want.

- Pick plants that share light, temperature and soil wetness. Desert and jungle plants never share a jar.
- Small and slow growers: a tall plant soon hits the lid.
- Leave room between them; they spread and shade each other.
- Trim what touches the glass and pick out dead leaves.

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