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Pots, Boxes and Terrariums

There are, of course, infinite variations and combina­tions that you can employ in setting up your indoor gar­den, but basically there are three main approaches to the arrangement of house plants:

Individual pots which can be set up and moved about at will.

A tray or box arrangement (almost always in a window)  in which a number of different plants are
grown together.

Terrariums (also known as Wardian cases) of which only the smallest or bottle variety are truly mobile.

For the beginner, obviously the easiest arrangement, individual pots, is the best.

  
Here, each plant can be given completely separate attention.

The likes and dislikes of the plant can be catered to, and the chances of success are greatest.

The arrangement possibilities are limitless.

There are any number of holders and shelf arrangements on the market designed to help you arrange your indoor garden to show off to the best advantage. These accessories are discussed in detail in Chapter 2, The Equipment You Need, where they are ...

From a Modern Guide to House Plants
by Ann Warren


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