GREEN THE GAP
Ditch air purifiers and let indoor plants cocoon you in a biological cloud. While you need to carefully select a plant that gives maximum oxygen and can survive indoors, the planter you use makes all the difference. We are talking about recycled beauties such as worn out kettles, chipped mugs, an old chest of drawers and cans. Confused about how to start? That’s where Shabnam Singh the founder of Project Co comes in with a step by step guide.
STEP 1 Wet the porous rocks. Since they have the ability to retain excess water from the soil they ensure that the plant’s lifespan is extended.
STEP 2 Carefully place the rocks in the container, creating the first layer of your terrarium. STEP 3 Next, scatter polished decorative stones on top of the rocks. If you want a more vibrant look, use stones of different colours.
STEP 4 Pour coco peat into the container. Coco peat or ‘soilless’ soil can be reused up to four years. Use a wooden spatula to spread the coco peat till it is evenly distributed. Coco peat is a better alternative to soil as its own nutrients make fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides redundant.
STEP 5 Make a small cavity, place the plant. Use the back end of the spatula to level it.
STEP 6 Now, use shells or any decorative pieces lying around the house and arrange them innovatively.