Ghost wood is the term used to describe leftover material from trimming, cleaning and any other maintenance you have to do on live plants. These items are generally dead because they have not reached maturity. Generally speaking, this means that these are plants that have not produced viable seeds which would need to be nurtured before they can be transplanted into a terrarium. This type of material can range from wood chips, fallen trees and dead flowers/roots.
There are several reasons why this material is often left behind. The first reason is quite understandable – you simply cannot keep all of your plants alive. Some varieties will do better in the traditional containers, while others will do better in tanks. Also some plants can be very sensitive to being kept in a terrarium and may die out more quickly if kept in one. While some of these terrarium plants will grow well in their home environment, others will only thrive in a tank or a structure that allows them access to air.
If you have plants that are not suitable for being planted in a terrarium because they need a lot of light, then there are other options available. One way is to use synthetic material. These can be inexpensive and plastic ones can look just as good as live plants. The synthetic material will also give off less light but will still provide all of the benefits that you would expect from a container garden. You can simply remove this type of material to allow sunlight to pass through the bottom of the terrarium.
Another consideration for using plant materials is to simply make sure that you are getting enough nutrients. Plants use certain nutrients in order to grow. If you do not provide these nutrients, your plants will not grow as large as they could. If you want to ensure proper growth then it may be better to purchase a plant that will grow bigger than what you would normally have and use the nutrients that are missing.
Be careful when you are replanting your plants in your terrarium. Do not use any type of sharp tools to make your cut. The chances are extremely good that the roots are likely to be cut incorrectly. You do not want to end up with plants that have been cropped or roots sticking out where nothing should be.
Once you have the type of plant that you need in place, be sure to place it in the area that is going to get the most sun and water. This can be a gravel substrate or some type of sand. Make sure that the area gets about six hours of sunlight every single day, but don’t rely on artificial lights too much. You can simply place these in the spot for about two weeks and just remove them if needed.
Watering is also very important. There are different ways that you can water your plant and some require more water than others. If you are planning on using artificial water, then be sure to use a humidifier. This will help your plants stay hydrated so they will not die. On the other hand, if you are going with natural sources, you will need to keep it well watered, but be sure to only do this once a week or as needed.
In order to take care of your plants, the best thing that you can do is make sure that you know what materials you need. Many people make the mistake of purchasing the wrong type of materials. They assume that everything that is sold in pet stores will work, but that is rarely true. It is very important to learn about the materials that you need so that you can provide your plants with everything that they need.