Got to make a terarrium...?

Question

what sort of plants do i need to use.... i'm helping my little brother for a science project for school and although i don't want to go all out id still like to keep it at home afterwards...

Answer 1

What a cool big sister. Here's an idea that will make you the coolest in your little brothers eyes as well. One of the easiest and most fascinating terrariums are the ones using carnivorous plants. I have a 7 year old who is infatuated with these plants and especially the Venus Fly trap as I think most boys are. Not only are they interesting, but they are easy because a terrarium environment is not unlike their natural environment. You can find carnivorous plants almost anywhere like Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. If you are interested here are two sites that you will find very helpful.
This site tells and shows you everything you could possibly need to know about carnivorous plants.
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/videos/carnivorous-plant-propagation-division.htm
This site tells and shows you how to build a terrarium for carnivorous plants:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/videos/terrariums-selecting.htm

You can't get any more detailed information than with these two sites.

Good Luck

Answer 2

I think African Violets work well, you could also try some of the plants from the list on this site:
http://www.terrariums.net/terrcare.html

Answer 3

I think you are a very nice person for helping your brother.

How about making two.....one for the project and one for yourself. Check out this How-To link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_9374_make-terrarium.html