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Wardian case

Victorian fern case

mediumSealedwardian

A medium sealed Victorian fern case in a wardian of 11.2 L, with 4 plants and 2 mosses.

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The container

Glass

wardian, 30 x 20 cm, 20 cm tall, 11.2 L

Note

a peaked glass case like the Victorians carried ferns in

Lid

Sealed

Layers, bottom to top

• LECA (expanded clay), 2 cm (1.12 L)
• Substrate barrier mesh
• ABG mix, 6 cm (3.36 L)

Stones and wood

• Driftwood, about 12 cm

Plants

• Jewel orchid
• Moon Valley pilea
• Nerve plant
• Peacock spikemoss

Moss

• Fern moss, about 30% cover
• Baby tooth moss, about 15% cover

Cleanup crew

• 120 Temperate white springtail

Water and light

Water at build

1330 ml, distilled or rain

Watering

mist only when no morning condensation

Light

4,000 lux, 12 h a day

Light source

bright indirect window

How to make it

1. Pour the layers, bottom to top: LECA (expanded clay) (2 cm), Substrate barrier mesh, ABG mix (6 cm).
2. Set the hardscape: Driftwood.
3. Plant Jewel orchid, Moon Valley pilea, Nerve plant, Peacock spikemoss.
4. Lay the moss: Fern moss over about 30% of the ground, Baby tooth moss over about 15% of the ground.
5. Add the cleanup crew: 120 Temperate white springtail.
6. Water with 1330 ml (distilled or rain).
7. Close the lid and give it 4,000 lux, 12 h a day: bright indirect window.

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