If you have decided to dare the experiment of keeping aquatic plants in the glass, one thing is particularly important after planting the somewhat different species: care. This guide explains exactly what you should pay attention to!
Aquatic plants in the glass should be neither too dark nor too light
The most important care measures for aquatic plants
Basically, the attempt to cultivate aquatic plants in glass can be successful or even go wrong. To force the former case, you need to consider a few points. Otherwise your little plant threatens to wither very quickly.
Specifically, the following aspects need to be steered in the right direction:
- light effect
- temperature
- vessel choice
- water change
light effect
Most aquatic plants in the glass need a certain brightness. However, you should avoid direct sunlight.
Note: If you do not want enough light to enter your home, you can illuminate the plants in the glass with artificial light (energy-saving bulbs).
temperature
Be sure to keep your aquatic plants in the jar at room temperature all year round. (Larger) temperature fluctuations must be avoided at all costs.
vessel choice
The glass should be adapted to the size of the aquatic plant, but should be able to hold at least 1.5 liters.
Note: Plant lovers keep asking whether aquatic plants can also be kept in preserving jars. The answer is not clear, but: As a rule, jars for aquatic plants are too narrow. Only very small species survive in it.
water change
If you keep your aquatic plant in a closed jar, you should replace a third of the water every six to twelve months.
Cultivate the plant in the open glass, refill evaporated water continuously.
Important: For aquatic plants in the open jar, cleaning the jar once a week is recommended to avoid the accumulation of bacteria. Be very thorough with this measure and make sure that there are no detergent residues in the glass after washing up.
What else is there to consider?
If necessary, you should vacuum off any sludge that has formed.
In order for an aquatic plant to thrive in a glass, its microcosm must always remain in balance. It is ideal when dying leaves are decomposed. In this way, nutrients are formed for the development of new leaves. Unfortunately, such a scenario is rare. Usually only algae grows, which deprives the aquatic plant of light and nourishment, leading to stunted growth and death.
How to prevent algae growth:
- avoid direct sunlight
- Do not expose plants to excessive heat
- Use bladder snail as a natural algae killer
Note: The bladder snail can live in a small jar for a maximum of two to four weeks. In an aquarium with a volume of ten liters or more, it has more space.