Gently remove your plants from their original pots and shake off excess soil.
: Use a funnel to add your potting mix. Ensure the soil is deep enough (usually 5–8 cm) to anchor your chosen plants. Insert the Plants : Poke a hole in the soil using a stick or dowel. bottle biosphere guide full
: Add a small amount of water (roughly 1/2 cup or 100ml). It is critical to under-water initially, as you can always add more later but cannot easily remove it. Let the bottle sit open for about a week before sealing it permanently to allow the humidity to stabilize. Best Plants for a Closed Biosphere Gently remove your plants from their original pots
Lower them into the bottle and use tools to press the soil firmly around the roots. Insert the Plants : Poke a hole in
: A 3–5 cm base of small rocks, pebbles, or horticultural grit. This prevents water from pooling at the bottom and rotting the plant roots.