Hermetospheres

Experiences with plant life in closed glass containers

Category: Plant science

  • Actiniopteris radiata

    Actiniopteris radiata

    One of my two jars inspired by the flora of Myanmar is currently able to tell more than one story. The fern called Peacock’s tail, Actiniopteris radiata, was meant to be the main protagonist when I started the jar in mid August 2021. Initially, the plant seemed to be comfortable and produced new fronds. After…

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  • Barbosella cogniauxiana

    Barbosella cogniauxiana

    I currently run two jars representing Brazil Southeast, both etablished in May 2021. They both contain Barbosella cogniauxiana in different combinations. Under my standard conditions, the plant does very well so far. At the end of March 2022 it showed its extraordinary blooms for the first time. The specimen that served for the first scientific description…

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