Watch plants grow before your eyes with a bookshelf terrarium. Cover the bottom of a jar with gravel, then add 1/4 inch of ground charcoal. Mix 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts peat, and 1 part builder's sand; add to jar. Dig small holes for plants, such as sweet flag or Chinese elm. Spray completely with water before putting on lid.
The terrarium should retain moisture, so rewatering won't be necessary, but you should check the soil periodically to be safe.
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Martha Stewart Kids, Winter 2006
TickleMe Plant seeds to grow the crazy house plant that moves and closes its leaves when you Tickle It
TickleMe Plant
Consider adding TickleMe Plant seeds to grow the TickleMe Plant that closes its leaves like crazy when you Tickle It!.
Click to see it in action and to grow your own.
TickleMe Plant
Would this work with seeds?
what other plants could i use? any ideas?