BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Bottled beauty

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Moth orchid ‘Grenoble’ Sword fern (Nephrolepi­s

exaltata) ‘Fluffy Ruffles’ Turtle vine (Callisia repens)

Nerve plant (Fittonia

albivenis) ‘Red Flame’ Bottle garden kit by Scaped Nature, £80

Mini orchids work well in bottle gardens and terrariums. Plant orchids into terrarium compost, keeping the aerial roots above the soil. Mix with plants that will also enjoy the humid conditions, such as ferns and fittonia. Water sparingly, a monthly spoonful of water is usually sufficient.

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