You may have heard of a coffee plant in a jar before and are wondering how this is possible. The plant is kept in an airtight jar. There it recycles the existing air and the water it contains.
A coffee plant in a glass is a special decorative element
The coffee plant does not have to be watered or fertilized. It is certainly not easy to create such a biotope yourself. It may be an appealing task to try. You should choose an absolutely healthy and strong coffee plant. You also need a jar that can be sealed airtight, such as a preserving jar.
Where can I get a coffee plant in a jar?
Buying a coffee plant is easier than trying to grow a coffee plant in a jar yourself. Do a search for this extraordinary plant on the internet, that's where you should most likely find it. Your new houseplant will need about a week to acclimate.
How do I care for a coffee plant in a glass?
If the coffee plant as such is already easy to care for, then a coffee plant in a glass will manage practically without your effort. However, it should be in a suitable place for this. A sunny window sill is extremely unsuitable. There the plant is almost cooked, because the resulting heat cannot escape from the glass.
Place your coffee plant in the jar at least two meters away from your windows. Although it needs a lot of light, it does not tolerate direct sunlight. If she is happy in her place, she should be able to live without any care for at least a year. The formation of condensation is completely normal, but not the whole glass should be fogged up, but only about half.
The essentials in brief:
- Choose location carefully
- as bright as possible, but no direct sunlight
- at least 2 meters from a window
- no further care required
- Lifetime usually at least 12 months
- Condensation is completely normal
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A coffee plant in a glass absolutely needs a suitable location, but no further care. However, it is a rather expensive variant of this houseplant.