If you have no opportunity to create your own garden pond but still want to enjoy the beauty of aquatic plants, you can keep various species in glass jars. This guide explains which varieties are suitable and what you should generally pay attention to!
Which aquatic plants are suitable for a glass and how do you care for them?
Understanding species such as hornwort, nixwort or cryptocoryne are suitable for aquatic plants in glass. Pay attention to room temperatures, sufficient light without direct sunlight, enough fertilizer and a suitable jar with at least 1.5 liter capacity.
Practical tips for aquatic plants in glass
Be clear from the start that keeping an aquatic plant in a glass always involves an experiment that can work, but can also fail. However, you have the opportunity to increase the probability of success by taking one or another measure.
Prefer undemanding aquatic plants
It is best to choose relatively undemanding species (such as hornwort or nixwort). Smaller Cryptocoryne varieties can also thrive in glass.
In principle, there is nothing wrong with trying other aquatic plants. Experiences from aquatic plant enthusiasts show that even pond classics such as Java moss or waterweed can work.
Note: The aquatic plants used for the glass should under all circumstances tolerate room temperature. It is also advantageous if the plants grow slowly and do not reach a height of more than 15 centimeters.
Take over aquatic plants from the aquarist
It is advisable to get the aquatic plants for the glass from an aquarist if possible and not to get them from conventional pet shops or garden centers (even if they always offer pretty species).
The reason for this is that aquatic plants that have been kept in an aquarium for a long time before being taken over are usually more robust. This in turn increases the chance that the plants will survive in the glass.
The problem with freshly purchased aquatic plants is often that they need a certain amount of time to get used to - in the glass the whole thing takes much longer than in the aquarium - and all too often the attempt in the glass fails due to a history like the one described (freshly brought from the country).
Caring for aquatic plants in a glass
In order to ensure that aquatic plants thrive in the glass, some care measures are of course required. If you simply leave the plant to its own devices, it will probably soon no longer be recognizable (as it will be completely covered by algae).
Aquatic plants in glass need sufficient light to grow - but not direct sunlight, as this promotes algae growth.
Recommendation: If your apartment does not have enough natural light, you can try a moss ball (€6.00 on Amazon). This can even be kept in the glass in the shade and at times in the dark without shrinking.
You also need enough fertilizer and a suitable jar.
Note: Use a glass that holds at least 1.5 liters of water. In principle, the larger the glass, the more comfortable the aquatic plant feels. Only for very small species you can also use preserving jars and create a decorative eye-catcher in your home.
For aquatic plants to be truly happy in a glass, their microcosm must always be in balance.
